ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/271303/seaside-retreat-hayama-yjp-architecture Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Javier Gaete https://www.archdaily.com/271303/seaside-retreat-hayama-yjp-architecture In the calm seaside town just outside of Tokyo, Seaside Retreat Hayama quietly sits a few steps from the ocean. While it has the proximity to the city, the sand beach, vast ocean, green landscape, and the intimacy of the town make it a unique place distinctively different from the city. The architects’ design approach is to create an entire experience rather than making mere architecture. The design emphasizes the relationship between human and nature, and maximizes the opportunities to enjoy outdoor living.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/272351/mita-residence-yjp-architecture Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:00:34 +0000 Javier Gaete https://www.archdaily.com/272351/mita-residence-yjp-architecture Mita Residence is situated in central Tokyo on a sloped street which connects a busy commercial artery and a quiet residential area. The typical buildings along the hilly street are larger scale condominium complexes. The challenge was to place the house within bigger scale buildings seamlessly, and at the same time, to ensure a comfortable and spacious living environment on its small lot of just over 100 square meters.

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