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Japanese architects often rely on unique approaches that blend solid mathematical logic that regulates architecture and undefinable ambiguities that reside in nature. You will find unique collisions of seemingly opposing concepts from which unexpected harmony and beauty emerges.

Six Tadao Ando buildings on one street? Finding “Ando Street” in the Tokyo suburbs

Six Tadao Ando Buildings on One Street? Finding “Ando Street” in the Tokyo Suburbs “Ando Street” is a 432-meter strip ...
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Can buildings metabolize? The Nakagin Capsule Tower by Kisyo Kurokawa

Can buildings metabolize? The Nakagin Capsule Tower designed by Kisho Kurokawa Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa designed the Nakagin Capsule Tower ...
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The Tokyo Art Museum designed by Tadao Ando

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St. Mary’s Cathedral, Tokyo designed by Kenzo Tange

St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo designed by Kenzo Tange Christianity was first introduced to Japan by a Navarrese Catholic missionary in ...
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The Asakusa Cultural and Tourism Center designed by Kengo Kuma

The Asakusa Cultural and Tourism Center designed by Kengo Kuma Kengo Kuma is probably one of the few contemporary Japanese ...
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum designed by Kazuyo Sejima

The Sumida Hokusai Museum designed by Kazuyo Sejima Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), one of the most widely known/acclaimed ukiyo-e painters in ...
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The Tokyo Toilet: Tadao Ando @ Jingudori Koen Park

The Tokyo Toilet: Tadao Ando @ Jingudori Koen Park A public restroom in a park is a facility accessible literally ...
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The Tokyo Toilet: 16 architects and designers re-imagine public restrooms

The Tokyo Toilet: public restrooms according to 16 Japanese architects & designers Japanese are obsessed with bathrooms (do you remember ...
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The Tokyo Toilet: Masamichi Katayama @ Ebisu Park

The Tokyo Toilet: Wonderwall / Masamichi Katayama @ Ebisu Park Masamichi Katayama, an interior designer, tackled The Tokyo Toilet project ...
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