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 this day and age, the way we live is evolving faster than ever, with rapid advancements in technology, a growing focus on sustainability, and shifting lifestyles reshaping how we design our spaces and interact with the objects around us. It’s never been more important to consider how design can adapt to these fast-moving changes. […]
What kind of playground would you have designed as a kid? Wade and Leta’s Falling Into Place exhibition, located within the public rooftop garden atop the GINZA SIX luxury mall in Tokyo, looks remarkably like what I would have imagined. To me, it lives somewhere in between building blocks and a puzzle, both of which […]
