AD Classics: Makuhari Messe / Fumihiko Maki
Formerly known as the Nippon Convention Center, the Makuhari Messe (derived from the German word meaning “trade fair”) is the second largest convention center in Japan behind only Tokyo Big Sight. Makuhari Messe was designed by famous Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki and was completed in 1989 with the intention of establishing the area of Makuhari as an architectural destination separate from Tokyo proper.
Guest House Tokyo / KINO Architects
Architects: KINO Architects / Masahiro Kinoshita
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Collaborator : SAK Architects / Yu Sakuma
Structural Engineer: Yasushi Moribe
Project Area: 45.72 sqm
Photographs: Hiroyuki Hirai
House in Sanno / Studio NOA
Architects: STUDIO・NOA Architect & Associates
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2008
Project Area: 38 sqm
Photographs: Courtesy of Studio NOA
The International School of Sacred Heart / Atelier SNS
Architects: Atelier SNS
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Courtesy of Atelier SNS
House in Kikuicho / Studio NOA
Architects: STUDIO・NOA Architect & Associates
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Area: 55 sqm
Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Courtesy of Studio NOA
House in Oimachi / LEVEL Architects
Architects: LEVEL Architects
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2010
Project Area: 338.55 sqm
Photographs: LEVEL Architects
House in Inokashira / Studio NOA
Architects: Studio NOA Architect & Associates
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 86 sqm
Photographs: Courtesy of Studio NOA
Triplex House in Nakano / LEVEL Architects
Architects: LEVEL Architects
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 338.55 sqm
Project Area: 2010
Photographs: Kai Nakamura
House in Togoshi / LEVEL Architects
Architects: LEVEL Architects
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2010
Project Area: 180.09 sqm
Photographs: LEVEL Architects
Slide House / LEVEL Architects
Architects: LEVEL Architects
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2009
Project Area: 163.69 sqm
Photographs: LEVEL Architects, Shinichi Tanaka
Young Architects Forum’s 2011 Ideas Competition Results
The American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) Young Architects Forum (YAF) and Committee on Design (COD) have selected the recipients of the second annual YAF/COD Ideas Competition, sponsored by TOTO. Results in addition to images of the awarded projects with brief narratives from the designers can be found after the break.
Reflection of Mineral / Atelier Tekuto
The site is located near the center of Tokyo. It is a small 44m2 corner plot bounded by two streets. Conforming to legal conditions and in response to the client’s wish for a ‘roofed garage’ the volume was trimmed from various directions. Using the words ‘Mineral’ and ‘reflection’ as guiding concepts, Atelier Tekuto proceeded to use subtraction as a positive tool for design.
Architect: Atelier Tekuto
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Photographs: Makoto Yoshida
Musashino Art University Museum & Library / Sou Fujimoto
Architects: Sou Fujimoto
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Client: Musashino Art University
Project Year: 2010
Project Area: 2,883.18 sqm
Photographs: Daici Ano
One of the most interesting projects I’ve seen in a while, the Musashino Art University Museum & Library proposes a new relation between the user and the books, surrounded and sheltered by them. We had the chance to ask Sou Fujimoto about the challenge of designing this program in the information age, as you can see on the above video.
More info after the break:
Nico Nico Shop / SUGAWARADAISUKE
Architects: SUGAWARADAISUKE / Daisuke Sugawara
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 154.19 sqm
Photographs: Takumi Ota
CELL Apartment / SUGAWARADAISUKE
Architects: SUGAWARADAISUKE / Daisuke Sugawara
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 29.72 sqm
Photographs: Ota Takumi
Magritte’s / Atelier Tekuto
Magritte’s is situated in the middle of Tokyo, on a tiny 45.61 m2 of plot of land. The width of front road restricted the size of construction machinery. The conditions made it extremely difficult to build the residence. The client was a married couple in their thirties, and their simple request was the use of concrete for every part of the house including floor, wall, tables etc. They didn’t even care for storage space to satisfy this request.
Architect: Atelier Tekuto
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Photographs: Makoto Yoshida
Sugamo Shinkin Bank, Tokiwadai Branch / Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design
Architects: Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project area: 656 sqm
Project year: 2010
Photographs: Nacasa & Partners Inc.
Sugamo Shinkin Bank, Shimura Branch / Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design
Architects: Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Project area: 762 sqm
Project year: 2010 – 2011
Photographs: Nacasa & Partners Inc.
Puma House / nendo
Architects: nendo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Construction: Loop Planning Studio
Project year: 2011
Photographs: Daici Ano
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower / Tange Associates
Architects: Tange Associates
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Client: Mode Gakuen
Project area: 3,541 sqm
Project year: 2008
Photographs: Koji Horiuchi
