Tag: Japan
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Gunkanjima – island decay
In the South China Sea, 15 kilometers off the southwest coast of Nagasaki among the thousands of verdant landmasses that surround Japan, lies a mysterious island. From a distance, Gunkanjima, resembles a battleship with a geometric silhouette with a dark grey hull and hundreds of perforated small windows. The island looks like a Japanese version…
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Lost & Found items from Japan’s 311 earthquake
Toronto-based filmmakers John Choi and Nicolina Lanni have developed the film LOST & FOUND that looks to reunite recovered belongings from the 311 Japan earthquake with their original owners.
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Alternating Volumes
Through a subtle stepped exterior, the interior program is revealed which cuts into the masses signalling a difference in function.
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Cubic Zones
The residence stands on the northeast corner, among a series of old and new structures, projecting a closed exterior with a series of horizontal windows to maintain a sense of privacy for the client.
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Uninterrupted Panoramic Views
To emphasize the scenic views of the forest and blue sky above, the west side of the second floor is kept open with large horizontal windows.
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2 Houses in 1
A key element for the project was to establish a firm relationship between the two houses
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Spa Reflection
The form of a mountain and the shape of the roof create a detached building that are reflected in the hot spring spa’s water surface, bringing together the internal wall and the form of a ceiling.
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Layers of Stairs
The upwards and downwards motion of the interior is center around a spiraling staircase positioned in the middle of the residence.
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Organic with minimal edges
Situated on a sloping hill the residence mimics the surrounding landscape into the interior design.
Richelle Sibolboro 