21st-century art in a 14th-century city: SANAA’s creation for Kanazawa
Contemporary in both content and in concept, Kanazawa’s 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a signature example of innovative design duo SANAA’s creativity.
A blessing in disguise: Japan’s heritage-saving skills
Shrouding Japan’s iconic structures in scaffolding and suyane for years at a time, the Protected Conservation Techniques are a world of dedication and detail.
Uchi-soto: How the Japanese concept that divides the "in" from the "out" reflects in Tokyo architecture
Small spaces, almost-windowless fronts, low walls that don’t seem to be keeping any burglars out — the Japanese idea of uchi and soto, a clear distinction between the inside and the outside, has shaped Japanese society and homes for centuries.
The 2020 Olympics have brought Tokyo the gift of compromise. From innovative designs to second-hand stadiums, the new regulations are making Tokyo look to the past as well as the future.
Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy: The history of the evolving Imperial Hotel
A hotel in three forms, the Imperial Hotel has been a legacy of design and a reflection of the changes in 'modern' architectural styles throughout the ages.
Naoshima: An island gallery for Japan's top architects
Housed in museums, perched on the ends of piers and showcased underground, the art of Naoshima is well known, but the island is also home to a series of structures and spaces designed by the country's most influential architects.
