Metabolism Architecture
Captured at the dead of night, Australian photographer Tom Blachford’s latest series “Nihon Noir” captures Tokyo’s metabolist buildings. Continue reading “Metabolism Architecture”
Tag: Japan
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 of Alcatraz. Photographer Marchand Meffre conceived the series during two trips in 2008 and 2012. Continue reading “Gunkanjima – island decay”
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. Continue reading Lost & Found items from Japan’s 311 earthquake
Alternating Volumes
Through a subtle stepped exterior, the interior program is revealed which cuts into the masses signalling a difference in function. Continue reading Alternating Volumes
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. Continue reading Cubic Zones
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. Continue reading Uninterrupted Panoramic Views
2 Houses in 1
A key element for the project was to establish a firm relationship between the two houses Continue reading 2 Houses in 1
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. Continue reading Spa Reflection
Layers of Stairs
The upwards and downwards motion of the interior is center around a spiraling staircase positioned in the middle of the residence. Continue reading Layers of Stairs
Organic with minimal edges
Situated on a sloping hill the residence mimics the surrounding landscape into the interior design. Continue reading Organic with minimal edges
Richelle Sibolboro 