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Tarumi House by Hata Tomohiro Architect & Associates
Popularised by the ancient Romans and a mainstay of classical architecture, there are few architectural features as dramatic, imposing and graceful as the humble arch.
Peak House by Satoshi Kurosaki at Apollo Architects & Associates
This small house by Satoshi Kurosaki is a masterclass on how to maximise light and openness in a hemmed-in urban plot.
Oriel Window House by Shinsuke Fujii Architects
Japan has long been a playground for residential architects, who have to be extra creative in order to squeeze the maximum amount of space into restricted plots.
House in Utsunomiya by Suppose Design Office
On a quiet residential street in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya sits an unexpected house.
Nasu Tepee by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP
In a highly urbanised country like Japan it is a dream of many to be able to live in the countryside.
House H by Hiroyuki Shinozaki
Japanese architects (and their clients) have a well earned reputation for producing adventurous designs for residential buildings.
Muji Hut
As Japan is home to some of the most densely populated areas in the world, it comes as little surprise that micro-living is so popular.
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