This magnificent Japanese-inspired house was reimagined by Feldman Architecture with sweeping views over the Mount Sutro Open Reserve in the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Initially built in 1964 by architect Albert Lanier, the renovation now more accurately embodies the personalities of the current inhabitants — a couple deeply engaged in yoga and […]
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A Japanese-inspired courtyard house in the Rocky Mountain West
CLB Architects is responsible for the design of this Japanese-inspired courtyard house that is nestled into the beautiful mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This dwelling infuses mid-century California modernism into sleek living spaces. When tasked with designing this 4,739-square-foot home, the architects diverged from the traditional mountain modern aesthetic that is typical of the region. […]
A Japanese inspired craftsman house in the San Francisco Bay Area
This Japanese-inspired craftsman house was designed by John Lum Architecture, located in Hillsborough, a town in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Nestled on an incredible 2-acre hillside property, this heavy-timber house boasts 180-degree views over the Bay. Created for a family of five, the concept for the design was centered on “play”. The design was directly influenced […]
Japanese Kit House gets reimagined overlooking the San Francisco Bay
SHED Architecture & Design is responsible for the transformation of a 1991 Japanese Kit House sited on a bluff overlooking San Francisco Bay in Tiburon, California. Haiku House is the centerpiece of a unique property that consists of four structures — the main house, guesthouse, beach house, and garage dispersed among native and exotic plant gardens […]
Gorgeous Balinese inspired pavilion house in Malibu, California
Hayne Architects is responsible for the design of this gorgeous Balinese inspired pavilion house located in Malibu, a city west of Los Angeles, California. This opulent dream home is owned by real estate agent Chris Cortazzo, known for closing deals with some of the biggest names in entertainment and business. English interior designer Martyn Lawrence […]
Texas Hill Country home inspired by traditional Japanese architecture
This modern home was designed by Baldridge Architects in collaboration with Acero Construction, located in the Barton Hills neighborhood of Austin, Texas. Created for a family of four, the dwelling is nestled in a cul-de-sac surrounded by woods, opening to views over a protected greenbelt that runs from downtown through the southern part of the […]
Japanese interiors sooth the soul and recharge the spirit
Japanese architecture and design has a history that has been preserved for hundreds of years. Japanese style is minimalist, nature encompassing, open, practical, and peaceful.
Cylindrical house reminiscent of a yurt in Japan
Reminiscent of a yurt, a white cylindrical house in Chiharada, Japan leans towards the traditional Japanese vernacular (light minimalist spaces) but replaces the more customary straight lines with curves. Japan-based architects Studio Velocity were instructed to design a house for a couple and their two children on a unique site in Japan – next to […]
Crescent House with fabulous views of Mt. Fuji
Crescent House is a vacation home located on the slope of south Hakone Villa residence area in Atami, Japan. Designed by world renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, the home offers uninterrupted scenic views of Mt.Fuji. Standing in the site, in order not to allow people to look at east, west and south sides, the idea […]
Pristine retreat on the Ooigawa River
HOSHINOYA Kyoto brings its mingling of modernity and antiquity to Arashiyama, Kyoto’s most pristine retreat. Here, the authentic Ryokan experience is complemented with a discerning eye for design, structure, and most of all, comfort. Here in Kyoto Japan, if culture doesn’t actually grow on trees, it certainly is made of them. Dark, rich wood is […]