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SWALES JST Harrisburg Production Engineering Center / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & Associates in collaboration with Arcari + Iovino Architects

Hana Abdel — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000

To have rainwater infiltrate the earth, while creating a forest with architecture. This would be the vision developed from a Japanese client’s brief for a production and research centre in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

Spiral Garden / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & associates

Daniel Tapia — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The project is a house dedicated to a family of four who lives on the slope of Awaji Island. On the 986.54 m² site, a design that considers the temperate nature of Awaji Island as well as the family’s distinctive, nature-conscious approach to all aspects of life, was planned. In response to its’ context, the house combines locals’ timber dwelling construction with a unique form, consisting of a continuous spiral that rises towards the central space.

Row House 200 / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & associates

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 07 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The project is a two storey, 248.80 m2 floor areacommercial-lease building located in Tenjinbashi, the longest shopping strip in Osaka, Japan. This commercial area has its roots in the Edo Period, where it started developing as a business place for merchants. Commercial buildings in general last for only a few years. Looking to preserve the long-lasting commercial tradition of the area, this project was designed to last for at least 200 years.

Fluid X / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & associates

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The project is a residence in Utsunomiya, Japan where climate and temperature greatly fluctuates. Site’s climatic characters were analyzed to introduce natural energy into the house while unifying the interior with the exterior. Taking daily activities as well as light, wind and heat flow into consideration, the best layout resulted in an X-shape. Public spaces are allocated to the north and south segment while private areas are in the east and west segment. A corridor from east to west divides the living and dining room and is enclosed by sliding doors that provides partition if needed.

Flag & Pole / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & associates

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +0000

The project is a house and clinic in Dennenchofu Residential Area, at the southern periphery of Tokyo, Japan. Dennenchofu were planned based on Ebenezer Howard’s ‘Garden City’ concept and lots were being sold since 1923. Fifty percent building coverage was mandatory to secure garden space for each lot.

11 Works of Asian Architecture in Full Bloom

María Francisca González — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

This week, we present a selection of the best images of Asian architecture in bloom. These 11 projects from Japan and South Korea incorporate the springtime beauty of trees such as cherry and almond. Read on for a selection of images from prominent photographers such as Shigetomo Mizuno and Kai Nakamura.

Workshop Gallery Koti / Naoko Horibe

Diego Hernández — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:00:00 +0000

The location is Tatsuno-shi, Hyogo prefecture. Built in a corner of a residential area, the gallery can be used to hold workshops or as a rental space.

The 14 Stories Behind the 2016 Building of the Year Award Winners

Rory Stott — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:30:00 +0000

Last week, ArchDaily unveiled the 14 winners of this year’s Building of the Year award. Selected by ArchDaily readers from a pool of over 3,000 candidates, these 14 projects represent the best designs published by ArchDaily in the past year, as determined by an unbiased network of 55,000 voters who took part - each of them a judge in one of the world's most democratic architecture awards.

MA of wind / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & associates

Cristian Aguilar — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:00:00 +0000

Okinawa is a beautiful Japanese southern island where it’s possible to appreciate many beautiful natural scenes. The strong solar radiation and typhoons are the only phenomena that makes it unpleasant. Through the ages, people have found ways of living together with nature and generate environments which makes their life richer. This project is a house for a young couple and a little girl in Shuri Nahacity, Okinawa.

Factory in the Earth / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & associates

Cristian Aguilar — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

This project is an extension of the existing factory, reclaiming ground adjacent to the jungle in Johor, Malaysia. The factories in the 19th century gave priority to rationality and productivity, so we wanted to transcend the factory typology by incorporating elements that would make the Islamic workers proud of the new working environment they would be facing.

Ecotone Hotel In Biwako - Sound Of Wind / Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects & associates

Karen Valenzuela — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Setre Marina Hotel located in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture looking at the Lake Biwa, is not only in the center area of the community but also pretends to be its catalyzer for its creation. Therefore we thought how trough design Future constructions could be operated, leading to construction and reconstruction of projects that besides having technology and materials that dwell in nature and history of the city, they would connect people to this concept of natural life and style.

White Rose School / Naoko Horibe Associates

Cristian Aguilar — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000

White Rose English School is a school for children to learn English conversation as kindergarten'extracurricular education. There was a concern about the street getting over-crowded with cars during the time of picking up and dropping off children, as the child care center was just in front of this English school.

House in Fukai / Horibe Associates

Cristian Aguilar — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Located next to the main house on the property, this home was designed for the younger generation in a multi-generational household. The living room opens onto a deck enclosed by wing walls and a sunshade. By extending the interior towards the garden via this tubular space, the architects provided a place where the residents can relax without being bothered by the chaos of the surrounding neighborhood.

House in Mayuv / Naoko Horibe

Daniel Sánchez — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The client requested a design that would melt into the surrounding paddy landscape as well as provide a safe, stable living environment for generations to come.

Arboleda / Naoko Horibe

Javier Gaete — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The client came to the architect with a request to combine two completely opposing concepts in a single structure, without a sense of clashing.

House in Kamoshima / Naoko Horibe

Jonathan Alarcón — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

With its simple arced shape echoing the shape of the property and its charred cedar exterior similar to that found throughout the neighborhood, this residence blends seamlessly into its surroundings of peaceful rice fields, temples, and shrines.

House in Naruto / Naoko Horibe

Jonathan Alarcón — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The property where this residence stands is occasionally flooded during heavy rains.

House in Yamakawa / Naoko Horibe

Jonathan Alarcón — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

This home sits on a road that gets a surprising amount of traffic given how narrow it is.