Waterworks: Fluidity and movement in the designs of SANAA
Inviting guests to relax beneath rivers and students to study amidst the waves, architectural firm SANAA allows water to inspire its creations — binding concept, structure and function into a single stream of design.
Living in a material world: The creations of architect Kengo Kuma
A firm believer in the power of nature, Kengo Kuma's creations have evolved alongside his views, creating spaces which frame nature, but also embrace and energize the traditional materials which abound from it.
Living architecture: Six lesser-known outdoor architectural museums in Japan
Architecture is created to be used, and while books and indoor museums offer an insight into their function, walking through Japanese streets lined with samurai homes and traditional farmhouses allows for a real-life glimpse into the creations of the past.
Shipping container creations: The building blocks of contemporary Japanese architecture
Stackable, adaptable and abundant — shipping containers are the Lego blocks of the creative architect's toybox and can be transformed into schools, hotels and homes.
