In a Tokyo high-rise, storage becomes architecture. The 2,000-square-foot Akasaka Morandi I apartment, a collaboration between APOLLO Architects & Associates and Molteni designer Nicola Gallizia, transforms what typically recedes into background – cabinetry and storage systems – into the defining structural element of the space. Storage modules are arguably the essence of the Molteni brand, […]
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In the rarefied air above Tokyo’s skyline, Aman’s first standalone branded residences seek to reconcile urban density with natural serenity, Japanese minimalism with global luxury, and intimate domestic spaces with hotel-grade amenities. In a collaboration between Pelli Clarke & Partners and interior designers Yabu Pushelberg, the project’s position atop Japan’s tallest residential building serves as […]
In the aftermath of World War II, Japan embraced the nuclear family as its predominant household structure, echoing anthropologist George Murdock’s assertion of its universality. However, in recent years, the prevalence of nuclear-family households has declined – a shift reflective of a desire to escape the pressures of conforming to the tightly-knit nucleus of the […]
Overlooking Akiya Beach in Yokosuka-city, Japan, Villa A, designed by teamSTAR, offers a blend of nature, architecture, and luxury living. Located on the picturesque Akiya Beach, near the historically rich town of Hayama – famed as the birthplace of Japanese yachting – the villa perfectly balances modern luxury with the calming presence of the Pacific […]
Nestled within lush greenery, block-wall house is a unique private residence in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan designed by nendo, a Tokyo-based design studio led by Oki Sato. The property, characterized by its unusual triangular shape stretching 110 meters along the road, posed a significant design challenge: how to ensure privacy from nearby traffic and pedestrians while […]
Le Labo has recently unveiled their newest home in Kyoto within a meticulously preserved Machiya. In 2006, Le Labo’s inaugural retail store in New York City’s budding Nolita neighborhood introduced many to the previously unfamiliar concept of wabi-sabi. The intentional deconstruction – featuring chipped paint, holes in walls, and exposed pipes – came together in […]
