Wa House - A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Design

Perched amidst the breathtaking natural landscapes of Wakayama, Gwenael Nicolas's modern fisherman's house stands as an iconic yet unassuming testament to architectural brilliance. Set within the enchanting backdrop of Nanki-Shirahama, a national park renowned for its stunning beauty, this architectural gem seamlessly fuses with its surroundings, creating a harmonious sanctuary that embraces the wild allure of the coast.

Born on the Atlantic shores, Nicolas has drawn inspiration from his upbringing to create a house that boldly confronts nature while respecting its power. In collaboration with Haretoke Architects, every aspect of this carefully crafted dwelling has been thoughtfully considered to ensure a symbiotic relationship between the man-made structure and the untamed environment.

The design of this single-story abode is a delicate dance with nature. Its height is meticulously calculated to mirror the ocean's horizon, allowing the house to blend effortlessly into the coastal panorama. The distinctive wing-like roof, designed to withstand the fierce ocean winds, lends the structure its unique character. The wooden house delicately perches atop a concrete foundation, elevating it above the rocky terrain. In the face of storms, the waves gracefully flow beneath the concrete pillars, ensuring the house remains resilient. Its dark hues seamlessly merge with the natural surroundings and the reef's dark stone, harmonizing the built environment with the coastal ecosystem.

The extended roof serves a dual purpose, providing shade for the terraces while paying homage to the vernacular architecture of the region. Reimagined as a minimalist sculptural object, it embodies the essence of simplicity and functionality. Covered in Yakisugi, burnt cedar wood, the house takes on a rustic yet refined aesthetic, perfectly suited for its extreme location.

Undoubtedly, the house's crowning glory lies in its sweeping 180-degree ocean views. The expansive terrace seemingly floats above the sea, flawlessly merging with the living room to create a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor spaces. To emphasize this continuity, the same flooring material flows throughout the house, blurring the boundaries between nature and interior.

Throughout the house, surprising objects and artworks, reminiscent of marine treasures, punctuate the spaces. Genta Ishizuka's lacquer art above the sofa adds an exquisite touch, drawing on the beauty of the sea. The open kitchen, a monolithic centerpiece in the living room, invites residents to immerse themselves in the outside scenery while entertaining and cooking. Artistic rusty panels, created by nature itself, adorn the space, adding an organic element to the interior. With only two Japanese-style rooms, an atelier, and a spacious living room that opens generously to the ocean, the house's design ensures flexible use, be it for entertaining, tea ceremonies, or simply unwinding.

With a color palette and materials inspired by the natural environment, the house exudes warmth and continuity. From the rough-textured walls to the ceramic tiles and tatami floors, the warm gray tones evoke a sense of spaciousness and harmony. Large sliding doors seamlessly merge with the walls, dissolving the boundaries and inviting the outside in.

The bathroom, designed as a tranquil retreat within the house, immerses residents in an atmosphere of serene intimacy. An oversized suspended shade bathes the vanity area in a gentle and luminous light, offering a sense of comfort and relaxation. The lower bathtub, seemingly carved into the black stone floor, connects inhabitants with the raw sensations of nature, enhancing the house's primitive allure.

Honoring the tradition of old Japanese houses, Wa House can be completely enclosed with Yakisugi shutters, safeguarding the interior from inclement weather. Through its fusion of vernacular architecture and modern abstract archetypes, the house sparks a captivating dialogue that transcends time and culture.

PHOTO:

YASUTAKA KOJIMA / IKUNORI YAMAMOTO

GWENAEL NICOLAS

Photo courtesy of: CURIOSITY INC. & Atelier HARETOKE

Music Hall in the Sky by Takuro Yamamoto Architects

Takuro Yamamoto Architects won the Bronze Award for Music Hall in the Sky at the Sky Design Awards 2022.

In a residential area of Tokyo, Music Hall in the Sky is a small classical music concert hall with about 50 seats. It is surrounded by collective housing and three-story houses, but despite this, you can listen to music in an environment where only the sky can be seen outside the window because the adjacent houses cannot be seen from the hall's windows.

It is common for concert halls to be designed without windows. For staging reasons and sound insulation, concerts are generally separated from everyday life by having no windows in the hall, especially in large halls. A windowless hall, however, is inappropriate for a space that should be relaxing, because it creates a sense of captivity in the audience.

Architect Takuro Yamamoto also believed that if you could see the sky when looking lower than eye level, it would be a very unusual experience similar to looking out the window of a plane, and this would make you feel as if the whole building were surrounded by the sky instead of buildings. The mirror and the top light were combined to create a ribbon window at the foot of the stage. Listeners may enjoy concerts in this hall on a Sunday afternoon and escape everyday life for a while by watching the blue sky and floating clouds. 

Drawing & Planning

Designer Profile

Takuro Yamamoto

Takuro Yamamoto Architects

Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1973. Though admitted to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University, intending to design aircraft, he changed his track when he encountered architecture. After working with Nippon Electric Co., Ltd., he enrolled in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University. Completing the master’s course in 2003, he joined Atelier Bow-Wow. Then, he established Takuro Yamamoto Architects in 2005. Worked as a part-time lecturer at Shibaura Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2014 and at Waseda University from 2013 to 2016.

ARCHITECTURAL SYNOPSIS:

Credits : Takuro Yamamoto Architects

Location :Tokyo

Use : Music Hall

Site Area : 140.57m2

Building Area : 84.16m2

Total Floor Area :188.91m2

Completion : November 2019

Structure : Reinforced Concrete + Steel

Client : a married couple

Architect : Takuro Yamamoto

Structure Design : Takashi Baba Structure Design Office

Acoustic Design : Nagata Acoustics

Construction : Shin Co., Ltd.

For more information: https://takuroyama.jp

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu has conserved and re-concerned the aesthetics of Japan and design by Nomura Co., Ltd A.N.D

Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu is a renovation initiative that aimed to preserve and re-recognize the Japanese beauty of the former Kiyomizu Elementary School with a 90-year history in Kyoto. It will have 4 floors and 6,800 square meters in total floor area.

The Hotel is located on the mountain slope with picturesque views in a district with many historical sites including significant Kyoto cultural assets, which have been nurtured by eons of history.

The hotel's name combines two elements: Tokyo Kiyomizu, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, and Seiryu, a legendary guardian god of Higashiyama that embodies the spirit of this one-and-only hotel built from the remnants of an historic elementary school.

There are many delicate details in the school building. The interior of the building features not only Spanish tiles, arched windows, and double-width tiles, but also decorative haunch beams, wood spandrel walls, and mosaic tile finishing.

Design by Nomura Co., Ltd A.N.D from Japan. By combining nostalgia with newness, our team made sure to pay utmost homage to western architecture. To enhance the historic details of stairs, beams, and corridors, an inorganic, black-and-white, and semi-glossy material was selected.

The Design Team converted gymnasiums and auditoriums formerly used by schoolchildren into restaurants and spas. A significant rooftop bar has been reborn on the former roof of the school building which overlooks Kyoto city. Guests can experience the old times by viewing the same Yasaka Pagoda, scenic mountains and city of Kyoto that former school children looked at.

The A.N.D team designed a space where guests can view photographs, documents, and records from the elementary school's history in order to realize the concept of "Imprint memories and connect to the future." The assemblance of spaces re-assigned with different stories creates a resounding "heritage hotel" where history, culture, and architecture come together.

This project plays an instrumental role in how we view the future for future generations, both according to the design team and the hotel. In this way, Japanese culture is passed on to them as well as their sense of regionality and sociality from their parents.

Designer Profiles

Left: 株式会社乃村工藝社 A.N.D. 小坂竜 Ａ.Ｎ.Ｄ., Nomura Co., Ltd. Ryu Kosaka

Top Left: 株式会社乃村工藝社 A.N.D. 浦田 晶平 Ａ.Ｎ.Ｄ., Nomura Co., Ltd. Shohei Urata

Top Right: 株式会社乃村工藝社 A.N.D. 安田 紘基 Ａ.Ｎ.Ｄ., Nomura Co., Ltd. Hiroki Yasuda

Lower Left: 株式会社乃村工藝社 萠抜 徹 Nomura Co., Ltd. Toru Haenuki

Lower right: 株式会社乃村工藝社 西川 裕之 Nomura Co., Ltd. Hiroyuki Nishikawa

This project won the Bronze award in the interior design division of Sky Design Awards www.skydesignawards.com in 2021.

For more information about 株式会社乃村工藝社 A.N.D, please visit:

https://www.and-design.jp/en/

When organic meets structure with irregularities and margins - ARTIZON MUSEUM

Tonerico Inc was established by three Tokyo-based designers. Hiroshi Yoneya, Ken Kimizuka, and Yumi Masuko came together in 2002. Among its diverse activities, which range from architecture to interior design to furniture and product design, the company specializes in a wide range of disciplines. Their approach is to present their conceptual works both abroad and in Japan both without any particular client as an expression of their design philosophy. Designed by Tonerico: Inc., the Artizon Museum was a collaborative effort of Japanese designers. There is a space inside this museum that could be called a margin. It does not have the default purpose of location that visitors would expect, as well as elements that are intuitively perceived as uneven. There are elements in certain painting styles that facilitate the power to inspire people's creativity, such as "the way one interacts with marginal spaces" and "sensory elements." In addition to the primitive method of forming space, this is an attempt to capture the wholeness that can be found beyond connecting these seemingly aimless elements, or in other words, an organic state uniquely resulting from being irregular.

"Experiencing Creation" is the concept of the museum. Visitors can experience creativity in this space by seeing, sensing, and knowing the artworks and artists. By doing so, you can encourage them to explore various forms of creativity. It was necessary for it to embody a more intimate relationship with art that the outside of the museum would be accessible from within. Thus, the name "ARTIZON" is derived from the combination of the words "ART" and "HORIZON.". The inside of the museum must be visible from the outside to embody a more intimate relationship with art. Rather than complying with the basic principle that natural light should not be allowed inside the galleries, the idea of a visible space between the inside and outside of the enclosed space flies in the face of this fundamental principle. However, the objective was to produce a museum that would be both visually and sensually open to the city. In the Museum Tower Kyobashi, the first through sixth floors are dedicated to museums. On the three floors that make up the top floor, there will be exhibitions on display, while on the bottom floor, there will be public spaces, such as the entrance, a café, a shop, and a lecture hall.

Drawing/ Planning

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Designer Profiles

TONERICO:INC.

 Tokyo-based designers Hiroshi Yoneya, Ken Kimizuka, Yumi Masuko established their own studio TONERICO:INC. in 2002.

S&N Resort, dreamlike land of peace and offering a hint of Zen.

Amidst mountains and trees, In S&N Resort is situated in West Dharma Village, Fangshan District, Beijing. Bodhidharma disciples of Shaolin Temple in Songshan of the twenty-eighth generation traveled all over the world, according to legend. Under the protection of Bodhidharma, they built temples, spread Buddhism, performed good deeds, and cured illness of local people in Baihuashan. A mountain peak nearby is named Dharma Mountain, and the village is referred to as West Dharma Village in honor of the virtues of Dharma. A 1700 square-meter construction, originally built as a residential cluster, was replanned and redesigned. Through the center of the site, a stream flows gently down the mountain. Many trees grow in the water, surrounded by giant stones that have been eroded over time. The surrounding environment is natural and peaceful, depicting a dreamlike land of peace and offering a hint of Zen.

The design's emphasis on "wildness" and "luxury" offers people a place to escape urban routines and relax during holidays, returning their body and mind to nature. Designed in harmony with water, the new building has two stories. A natural landscape can be enjoyed from each room, creating a dialogue between man and nature. Planning and design echo the surrounding village form and relate closely to the context of the site. Design, villages, and the surrounding natural environment are all organic.

Architectural forms fluctuate according to the mountain's rises and falls. It combines the characteristics of southern and northern Chinese folk houses. A short distance from the site is the famous residential settlement known as Cuan, one of the most iconic stone typologies in north China. As a result, brick and stone provide a solid foundation for the building. A wooden structure on the second floor is based on the designs of Naxi folk houses in Yunnan, a southern province of China. As a result, the forms of folk house can be combined flexibly and grafted together in a modern context, breaking the boundaries of time and space.

Multiple aspects of the design are improved by the redesigned composition. Besides blocking moisture and stabilizing the foundation, the stone structure on the bottom helps give the building a sense of growth by organically integrating it with its surroundings. It is a perfect example of organic architecture. In addition to using stone building materials around the site, the construction is also carried out by local craftsmen. InsThis building embodies the spirit and character of the region by maintaining continuity and unity with its surroundings.bracing traditional residential forms, the sloping roof creates a subtle and relaxing atmosphere within the hotel. The two-story building is constructed of light and flexible wood, creating a natural and livable indoor environment. With the application of wood and stone, the space is filled with layers of pleasant qualities.

By connecting the hotel lobby and guest rooms across the water, guests are able to enjoy the attractive natural environment while stepping into the site. Hotel guests can choose from a total of 24 rooms, including rooms with views of the water or terraces. By making the building an integral part of the environment, the design maximizes the views around the site. The terraces are designed to allow guests to chat, drink tea, and enjoy the view during their stay in the outdoors. It is the perfect place to cool off in the hot summer months when the infinity pool is in the courtyard. Throughout the hotel, large French windows frame a variety of outdoor landscapes including red bricks, blue water, and green mountains, creating the impression of a live painting. In the hotel's interior, exposed stones only enhance the uniqueness of the generous space and create a low-profile, yet vibrant atmosphere. Inside the building, the elaborate design and art placement reflect the tastes and aesthetics of the Orient. Quietness and openness come easily in such an environment. It creates a pleasant holiday environment that encourages people to linger at night when the hotels' lighting and the landscape corridor complement each other. As the hotel is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and babbling streams, it projects a peaceful, calming, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, interpreting what is known as extreme romance of wild luxury.

Diagram & Plans

Project profile: 

Project Name: In S&N Resort 

Location: Xidamo Village, Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing

Size: 1,700 m2 

Category: Architecture, Landscape 

Function: Hospitality

Duration: 2016 to 2021

Principal designers: Sun Dayong, Wan Shuyan

Design team: Penda China

Photographer: Xia Zhi

REVZO Toranomon was designed to minimize waste generation in the architecture

Sustainable architecture is often referred to as green architecture or environmental architecture. To achieve minimal negative impacts to the ecosystem and the communities, architects must produce smart designs and use available technologies. Norihisa KAWASHIMA, Principal at Nori Architects, Senior Assistant Professor at Meiji University, and his team of architects have minimized the amount of waste generated from the construction of a new mid-scale rental office series to achieve sustainability.

In June 2020, the REVZO prototype has been completed at Toranomon, Tokyo, as part of a planned series by a Japanese real estate company. Through improving the physical and mental well-being of its occupants, and fostering a creative atmosphere, this office aims to foster a delightful environment where one can connect with the ever-changing "nature" around them. The core configuration includes two wide openings, with the street-facing side allowing natural light to penetrate fully into the 17-meter deep tenant workspace. The floors have operable windows to facilitate natural ventilation. There is a balcony with a planting strip along the street-facing side of the building. The planting strips will be filled with cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and color-changing seasonal plants, as well as edible plants such as blueberries, lemons, and herbs, creating a place where tenants can observe seasonal changes and harvest them as well. In addition to providing footholds for plants, stainless steel mesh along the side of the balcony protects residents and objects from falling. An outdoor escape staircase is located at the end of a balcony, which can serve as an extension of the balcony. On one side of the building, air conditioners are located, blowing horizontally into the room, eliminating the need for ductwork from the ceiling. This allows for a high ceiling while keeping the floor-to-ceiling height low. In addition to reducing waste generated during construction, semi-skeletonized finishes also provide for immediate occupancy and reduced environmental impact.

The entrance is covered in a variety of wild vegetation, including red pine and agave. The arrangement makes seasonal changes visible to visitors and office workers alike. Plants are arranged and displayed on earthen walls, mirrors, and displays depicting images of nature throughout the lobby area. Displays of furniture creations are also on display. Due to the natural lighting and well-ventilated stairs, and art and speakers on every floor, one would prefer to take the staircase instead of taking the elevator. A communal lounge with high ceilings, decorated with wood, earth, and vegetation, can be found on the top floor. Labels on furniture and accessories indicate where they come from, creating an environment that demonstrates the craftsmanship put into the furniture.

Designer Profile

Norihisa KAWASHIMA

Principal at Nori Architects, Senior Assistant Professor at Meiji University

Registered Architect, JAPAN, Dr. Eng.

Born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1982, Kawashima graduated from the University of Tokyo in 2005, earned his master’ s degree from the University of Tokyo Graduate School in 2007, after which he was hired by Nikken Sekkei. Kawashima became a visiting scholar at University of California, Berkeley and worked with Prof. Dana Buntrock and LOISOS + UBBELOHDE in 2012. In 2014, Kawashima became an assistant professor at the Department of Architecture of the Tokyo Institute of Technology and jointly established ARTENVARCH with Keika Sato. In 2016, Kawashima earned a doctor’s degree from the University of Tokyo Graduate School. In 2017, Kawashima established Nori Architects. In 2020, Kawashima became a senior assistant professor at Meiji University. Now Kawashima is a principal of Nori Architects and a principal of Regional Design Laboratory at Meiji University. 

Representative works：Sony City Osaki [2011] , Diagonal Boxes [2016] , Yuji Yoshida Gallery / House [2017] , Saw-tooth Roofs in Ichinomiya[2017], and REVZO Toranomon[2020] .

Representative awards: The Prize of Architectural Institute of Japan [Architectural Design], 1st Prize [Prize from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport] in the 7th Sustainable Housing Award from IBEC, 1st Prize in JIA Sustainable Architecture Award 2020, and many others.

For more information, please visit: http://norihisakawashima.jp/

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*The New Black is a new award from www.skydesignawards.com designed to discover and recognise young architects and designers, or small projects such as pop-up, residential, or retail shops project sizes up to 50m2  (540 ft²).

*The New Black entrants must be either under 38 years of age OR the project submitted must be less than 50m2  (with no age limitation).

Imaise House - A high earthquake resistance residential in Japan

Japan is constantly affected by seismic and volcanic activity thanks to its location in the Circum-Pacific Mobile Belt. Despite covering just 0.25 percent of the earth's land area, Japan experiences 18.5% of the world's earthquakes. Geographically and physically, how the Japanese live and how they design safe living environments. For one of his clients, Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates designed a high earthquake resistance residential building, which won the "New Black" Award in 2021.

Generally, the main areas of a building need to be on the second floor since the structural walls needed on the first floor are reduced. The building should have "high earthquake resistance" as well as "open space."

By taking into consideration the surrounding environment of a "private road," the front road is a private property, and planning a space in which the inside and the outside are seamless, the designer aims to achieve maximum spatial volume within the given constraints.

The building has a simple and clear configuration with only an 8.0m-wide "frame" that provides both earthquake resistance and a large opening.

There was a unique community created around this "private road", which branched off the main road.

With the incorporation of local, unique characteristics that are different from each road into the living space, the designer thought it would be possible to contribute to regional development by establishing a favorable climate as a residential area for communities that could be made as a by-product of local industries.

A gate frame, in addition to its function as an earthquake-resistant element, also acts as a ruler that gives rhythm to the space by arranging at regular intervals and measuring the distance from the city, and by inserting rails into each frame, it can be private as desired.

By extending the eaves across the front road side and creating a continuous external space, it is anticipated that the resident will gradually spread out under the roof while making the most of the small parcel.

Mr. Kawamoto said: "Due to the surrounding environment, which was moderately protected by chance, we were able to live in the nearby land and use the road as a living space."

Construction methods like this have taken root in this area. By mixing the resident's demand, the structure designed to solve the problem, and these, it is made.Imaise House

Architectural Overview

Location : Ichinomiya Aichi Japan

Completion : November 2020

Principal use : House

Structure : Timber structure

Site area : 168.38㎡ 

Building area : 99.12㎡

Designer Profile

Tatsuya Kawamoto

1990 Born in Aichi,Japan

2012 ～　worked at Takeshi Hosaka Architects

2013 ～　worked at Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects

2018 ～　established Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates

AWARDS

2011　2nd prize of Japan institute of architects tokai branch architectural design competition award 28th

2012　2nd prize of Graduation design review

2013　3rd prize of Japan institute of architects tokai branch architectural design competition award 30th

2015　Fine work of Nisshin kogyo architectural design competition 2015

2016　2nd prize of Circos international architecture competition 2016

2017　Honorable mentions of Shinkenchiku residential design 2017

2017　4th prize of CLT idea contest 2017 Awards

2011　2nd prize of Japan institute of architects tokai branch architectural design competition award 28th

2012　2nd prize of Graduation design review

2013　3rd prize of Japan institute of architects tokai branch architectural design competition award 30th

2015　Fine work of Nisshin kogyo architectural design competition 2015

2016　2nd prize of Circos international architecture competition

2017　Honorable mentions of Shinkenchiku residential design 2017

2017　4th prize of CLT idea contest 2017

For more information about Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates, please visit:

http://tatsuyakawamoto.com/

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*The New Black is a new award from www.skydesignawards.com designed to discover and recognise young architects and designers, or small projects such as pop-up, residential, or retail shops project sizes up to 50m2  (540 ft²).

*The New Black entrants must be either under 38 years of age OR the project submitted must be less than 50m2  (with no age limitation).

R100 Tokyo promotes the cross-cultural aspects of Opus Arisugawa in Japan

Through collaboration with OEO studio, With the collaboration of OEO studios, R100 Tokyo promotes Opus Arisugawa's cross-cultural aspects in Japan

Over a 100 square-meter unit has been developed by Rebita Corporation in cooperation with NTT Urban Development Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Junichi Kawashima.), developed within Opus Arisugawa, a leading Tokyo condominium . The unit was designed by Copenhagen, Denmark-based OEO Studio as the first residential design available for sale.

Rebita is proud to announce that they have teamed up with the design firm, OEO studio, to create a new concept for living in Tokyo. This unit has been designed according to the concepts of "CROSS-CULTURAL" and "COMPELLING MINIMALISM", and OEO Studio, long inspired by Japan, has added a new proposal based on the sensibilities of Scandinavia and Japan. 

The result is R100 TOKYO - a 100 square meter unit that provides essential living in a direct location in the heart of Tokyo through collaboration between two cultures. OEO Studio is a design company that specializes in creating products and spaces that are both compelling and minimalistic. The company's signature approach is to express a simple yet compelling narrative through the use of materials and subtle, precise details. Through this partnership, R100 hopes to promote cultural similarities between Scandinavia and Japan while observing Japan from a slightly different perspective.

About the Concept

A space that combines Scandinavian and Japanese sensibilities

Above images: A variety of natural materials are used in the design of natural spaces

Scandinavian and Japanese cultures share a sense of natural materials, and the units draw extensively on natural elements. The oil finish is given to solid wood as much as possible so that it can change even more beautifully over time. Garde Hvalsøe (also written as Garde Vels), a Danish kitchen workshop, designed and constructed the large wooden kitchen, which is the first of its kind ever to be shown to the public. As it is used more and more, the solid wood will become a symbol of the residence because it is reminiscent of Danish cabinetry from the 1950s. With this property, you will be able to experience Scandinavian and Japanese cultures at the same time, and as you live there longer, the more blessings you will reap.

Background of Planning Recent growth in the urban luxury condominium market has occurred along with the emergence of a new group of buyers, including young entrepreneurs and executives, and there is a growing demand for homes that exceed traditional values such as real estate market prices and features of homes. Located in the heart of Tokyo's city center, R100 TOKYO from Rebita International offers one-of-a-kind residences designed by numerous architects and designers in order to provide "homes that look forward 100 years". 

With the acquisition of Opus Arisugawa, a superior urban residence in terms of both location and specifications, we aim to offer a one-of-a-kind residence that will maximally express what R100 TOKYO wishes to offer, which led us to design this residence. 

Japanese people have respected nature for thousands of years, taking in the surrounding scenery and sunlight, blending it with materials that make up their homes, and experiencing the changes and beauty of the four seasons each day. With their fusion, Japanese culture and Scandinavian values would enhance and sublimate each other. The design of this unit is a collaboration between R100 Tokyo and OEO Studio, a Danish architectural firm with deep cultural knowledge of Japanese design and culture, with the goal of creating a "cross-cultural" design based on Japanese culture.

Please visit: https://r100tokyo.com/sales/akasaka-aoyama-azabu/opus3rdflooroeostudio/ for more information 

Or stay tuned with our Upcoming new publication of “One Story” for the story of R100 Tokyo.

OEO Studio has designed interiors, furniture, and products around the world, in addition to a number of projects in Japan, including the Kaikado Cafe, a collaboration with a Kyoto craftsman, as well as the interior design for the INUA restaurant in Tokyo.

Left: Thomas Lykke, Head of Design & Founding Partner at OEO Studio

Right: Anne-Marie Buemann, Managing Partner at OEO Studio