Tadao Ando: An Architect's Search for New DiscoveriesOne 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 MuseumThis museum has been conceived by Warehouse Terrada, which since 1950 has specialized in the warehouse storage of valuable items...
Architect Shigeru Ban: Investigating Material, Discovering New PotentialRead my article HERE on the current exhibition at TOTO Gallery Ma, Shigeru Ban: Projects in Progress #society #tokyo #architecture #japan
Masato Otaka and his Philosophy of PAUUnderstand 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 CreationWhere 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 SunI 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 YosizakaNational 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
A meeting with GAKKOLast month I had the great opportunity to meet with the leaders of GAKKO, which is a summer camp program here in Japan. Catapulted along...
Inside Nakagin Capsule TowerI recently had the great opportunity to take a look inside the Nakagin Capsule Tower apartment building, the icon of Japanese Metabolism...
That funny blue light...They were discussed a lot in 2009 when they were first installed, but since then many people new to Tokyo may be a bit perplexed by the...
Discovering the craft of "karakuri" dollsAs an architect practicing in Japan for over 20 years, I have worked with many Japanese carpenters and have always admired their...
"MINI STEP HOUSE" featured in designboom.com"MINI STEP HOUSE" has been featured in designboom online magazine. Please see the article HERE. And you can find it on our webpage...