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Tadao Ando: An Architect's Search for New Discoveries

One of the most prolific Japanese architects today, Tadao Ando has designed numerous buildings, each with a uniqueness befitting his very...

Exploring a Treasure Trove of Architectural Models at the Archi-Depot Museum

This museum has been conceived by Warehouse Terrada, which since 1950 has specialized in the warehouse storage of valuable items...

Mind the Gap...

As I was accompanying an architect on her first visit to Tokyo, she asked me why so many buildings have a perceptible gap at their tops. ...

Masato Otaka and his Philosophy of PAU

Understand the work of architect Masato Otaka (1923-2010) in meticulous detail through an exhibition highlighting his life's work,...

Published!

Midorino K Residence has been published in ECO LIVING JAPAN. Written by Deanna McDonald, this book features many projects in Japan that...

Exploring Inside Torafu Architects' Space of Creation

Where to begin? This is probably the first question to ask yourself when you enter the exhibition Torafu Architects Inside Out at TOTO...

The "Moving Materials" of Hiroshi Sambuichi's Architecture: Wind, Water, and Sun

I can recommend the current exhibition of Hiroshi Sambuichi's works at TOTO Gallery MA. You can find a brief write-up I did of the show...

Rediscovering a Modern Master of Japanese Architecture: Takamasa Yosizaka

National Archives of Modern Architecture exhibition review by AIA Japan Member James Lambiasi AIA. See article featured in artscape Japan...

Uncovering the "Living Skills" of Kanazawa Machiya: An Exhibition of Craftsman Techniques

LIXIL Gallery exhibition review by James Lambiasi AIA. See article HERE. #society #craft #design #japan

National Assembly Building of Bangladesh - Part II

During my second trip to Dhaka I had a chance to revisit the Assembly Building, as my first stop was just a few snapshots from the...

Architecture of Muzharul Islam

With my second trip to Dhaka wrapping up today I had a bit of time to go see a building by architect Muzharul Islam. Islam is known as...

National Assembly Building of Bangladesh

OK...one more upload on Bangladesh! At the end of the trip we were able to pass by the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh one more...

Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka

Nothing could have prepared me for the experience of visiting Louis Kahn's Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. After seeing so many...

A green retreat in the heart of Ginza...

Standing on the 7th floor of Ginza Uniqlo and curious where the bridge to the neighboring building leads, I was very pleasantly surprised...

What are the recent hot new buildings in Omotesando?

As I prepare for my Fall semester seminar this year I realized that the Omotesando map that I give my students every year has become...

Kamakura Residence

Single Family Residence 2019

Temple University Japan Campus

Lobby and Lounge Interior Project 2019

GA Chino Residence

Vacation Home Renovation 2016

Tokyo Union Church

Fellowship Hall Interior 2017

Iidabashi Residence

Shinjuku-ku Condominium Renovation 2016

TELL

Shibuya-ku Office Interior 2010

Hatsudai H Residence

Shibuya-ku Single Family Home Renovation 2013

PERFORM Office

Minato-ku Office Interior 2013

Midorino K Residence

Single Family Residence 2013

Ostrea Oyster Bar & Restaurant

Ginza Restraurant Interior 2008

Hiroo H Residence

Shibuya-ku Condominium Renovation 2013

Daikanyama Residence

Shibuya-ku Condominium Renovation 2011

Nakameguro House

Minato-ku Residential Project

Veritas Law Office

Minato-ku Office Interior 2009

Okamoto Residence

Tokyo Suburb Residential Project

Sengakuji Residence

Cabinet Project 2014

Minami-Sunamachi Residence

Koto-ku Condominium Renovation 2009