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Traditional Japanese: Projects, Journals & Ideas

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Traditional Japanese design encompasses architectural approaches, material practices, and spatial organization developed over centuries in Japan. This includes vernacular building techniques, natural material use, and spatial relationships that prioritize harmony with the environment.

The community explores contemporary applications of these principles, from residential refurbishments that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern living to new structures that reference Japan's architectural heritage and regional building traditions.

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UNI Editorial20 works

UNI Editorial1 work

Surjyatapa RAYCHOUDHURY1 work

Ke ZHOU1 work

Hao Li1 work

Boon Hau1 work

Alexander Daxböck1 work

Flora Immler1 work

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Alexander

東京都 - Tokyo Metropolis

This is an attempt to use this common graphical and visual language as representation tool for architectural designs. To study the city through its representation, analyzing both the elements and composition of an image of the city and the medium/platform through which it is spread and distributed.

Boon and 3 others

Ctrl+Scroll

The project challenges the concepts of generic and iconic but imagining one in the realm of the other. It understands how external factors such as culture, nature, etc. helps in creating iconic architecture out generic forms. We delve into the process of 'Japanization' here, and position it where its inherent definition changes in the face of immigration.

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UNI Editorial

publishedBlog5 months ago

Tomohiro Hata Stacks a Spiral Stairhouse into Kobe's Steep Kitano Hillside

A 116-square-meter house in Kobe, Japan, wraps four split levels around a central spiral stair that funnels light from roof to ground.

Tetsuo Kobori Architects

Residential Building

UNI Editorial

publishedStory6 months ago

Re:Teramoto House Refurbishment by Coil Kazuteru Matumura Architects

Re:Teramoto House in Itami blends traditional Japanese doma with modern design, featuring double-height foyer, natural light, tactile materials, and seamless spatial flow.

Traditional Japanese

Housing

UNI Editorial

publishedStory10 months ago

Totonoeru House by Sobokuya Inc.: A Harmonious Fusion of Nature, Craftsmanship, and Traditional Japanese Architecture

A serene Japanese home blending craftsmanship, natural materials, and expansive openings, framing mountain views and harmonizing traditional design with modern living.

Japanese Architecture

Aotu Architecture Office

UNI Editorial

publishedStory10 months ago

Doma of Tokoname by Tezuka Architects – A Contemporary Tribute to Japan’s Earthenware Heritage

A timber home-shop blending traditional doma, pottery culture, and deep eaves, honoring Tokoname’s earthenware heritage through warm, functional Japanese design.

Traditional Japanese

Architecture