Last week, Japanese architect and social advocate, Riken Yamamoto, was selected as the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate, the 53rd honoree of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, and the ninth architect from Japan to receive this recognition. With a body of built works that spans five decades, ranging from private residences to large-scale housing complexes, educational institutions, and civic spaces, scattered around Japan, China, South Korea, and Switzerland, Yamamoto's architecture is focused on building community and blurring the boundaries between the public and private spheres. In a series of videos produced by the Pritzker Prize, the architect goes back to the fundamentals and discusses the threshold system, transparency, community, and the landscape.
Yokohama: The Latest Architecture and News
Watch 2024 Pritzker Prize Winner Riken Yamamoto Explain his Creative Process and Architectural Journey
https://www.archdaily.com/1014408/listen-to-2024-pritzker-prize-winner-riken-yamamoto-explain-his-creative-process-and-architectural-journeyChristele Harrouk
House H / Shinsuke Fujii Architects
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Architects: Shinsuke Fujii Architects
- Area: 88 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Koizumi, Nakamura Corporation, Panasonic, Toto
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Professionals: Ken Nagasaka Engineering Network, Yasuike Engineering Firm
https://www.archdaily.com/1013914/house-h-shinsuke-fujii-architectsHana Abdel
Hiyoshi Pavilion / Jorge Almazán + Keio University Studiolab
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Architects: Jorge Almazán, Keio University Studiolab
- Area: 43 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Mizumoto Machine, NISSA, TRUSCO, Teijin Co.,Ltd.
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Professionals: Haseman Co., Ltd.
https://www.archdaily.com/1012160/hiyoshi-pavilion-jorge-almazan-plus-keio-university-studiolabHana Abdel
House with a Nostalgic Grid / Yasutaka Nakanishi
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Architects: Yasutaka Nakanishi
- Area: 128 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: FLANGE plywood
https://www.archdaily.com/1011798/house-with-a-nostalgic-grid-yasutaka-nakanishiHana Abdel
Tree Hut on Volcano / Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP
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Architects: Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP
- Area: 19 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Double Box
https://www.archdaily.com/1006909/tree-hut-on-volcano-hiroshi-nakamura-and-napHana Abdel
room206 Apartment / Daiki Awaya
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Architects: Daiki Awaya
- Area: 75 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Louis Poulsen, FLOS, Ikea, Karimoku Case Study, NEW LIGHT POTTERY, +2
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Professionals: ROOVICE
https://www.archdaily.com/995138/room206-apartment-daiki-awayaHana Abdel
The Grave of Kamakura Yukinoshita Church / Takeshi Hosaka Architects
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Architects: Takeshi Hosaka Architects
- Area: 28 m²
- Year: 2020
https://www.archdaily.com/992582/the-grave-of-kamakura-yukinoshita-church-takeshi-hosaka-architectsHana Abdel
Yokohama International School / TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers + Kengo Kuma & Associates
- Area: 14865 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: ABE KOGYO, Showa Yotal, Toto
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Professionals: Taisei Corporation
https://www.archdaily.com/992579/yokohama-international-school-taisei-design-planners-architects-and-engineers-plus-kengo-kuma-and-associatesHana Abdel
House in Kataseyama / Tamotsu Teshima Architect & Associates
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Architects: Tamotsu Teshima Architect & Associates
- Area: 170 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Louis Poulsen
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Professionals: KMC, Hashiuchi Landscape Design
https://www.archdaily.com/992520/house-in-kataseyama-tamotsu-teshima-architect-and-associatesHana Abdel
Mayuzuki Kimono Shop / Tsutsumi & Associates
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Architects: Tsutsumi & Associates
- Area: 275 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Hoxan, Koizumi, Nihon Tamaishi, SAKAI Rib, Sangetsu, +4
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Professionals: Tsutsumi & Associates, Ooibashi, Lightmoment co.,ltd
https://www.archdaily.com/987978/mayuzuki-store-tsutsumi-and-associatesHana Abdel
Aquarium House / NAO IWANARI Architecture
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Architects: NAO IWANARI Architecture
- Area: 109 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: DAINICHI GIKEN KOGYO, IOC, LIXIL , Sanwa
https://www.archdaily.com/981007/aquarium-house-nao-iwanari-architectureBianca Valentina Roșescu
NSF-E Satelite Office / Kenta Nagai Studio
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Architects: Kenta Nagai Studio
- Area: 137 m²
- Year: 2021
https://www.archdaily.com/975918/nsf-e-satelite-office-kenta-nagai-studioHana Abdel
House in Hilly New Town / IN STUDIO
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Architects: IN STUDIO
- Area: 72 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Studio Stem, Yukari Construction
https://www.archdaily.com/968677/house-in-hilly-new-town-in-studioHana Abdel
IHI Innovation Center [i-Base] / Nikken Sekkei
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Architects: Nikken Sekkei
- Area: 1243 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Nomura Co.Ltd.
https://www.archdaily.com/965466/ihi-innovation-center-i-base-nikken-sekkeiHana Abdel
Kannai Blade Residence / KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS
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Architects: KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS
- Area: 3251 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: Fujiki Komuten Co.Ltd, Delta Structural Consultants, Comodo Service Planning
https://www.archdaily.com/962652/kannai-blade-residence-key-operation-inc-architectsHana Abdel