Makoto Yoshida

Cultivatable House / IN STUDIO

September 20, 2021

+ 32

Architects: IN STUDIO
Area: 110 m²
Year: 2018

House in Hilly New Town / IN STUDIO

September 18, 2021

+ 23

Architects: IN STUDIO
Area: 72 m²
Year: 2019
Professionals: Studio Stem, Yukari Construction

Concrete Wonders: 40 Impressive Details Using the Cement-Based Building Material

April 26, 2021

Due to its ability to mold and create different shapes, concrete is one of architecture's most popular materials. While one of its most common uses is as a humble foundation, its plasticity means that it is also used in almost all types of construction, from housing to museums, presenting a variety of details of work that deserves special attention.

Check out this collection of 40 projects that highlight the use of concrete. Impressive!

22 Skinny Houses With a Narrow Footprint and a Broad Impact

April 25, 2017

Skinny houses have a wider appeal than their footprint would suggest. With cities becoming denser, and land becoming rare and expensive, architects are increasingly challenged to design in urban infill spaces previously overlooked. Although designing within these unusual parameters can be difficult, they often require an individual, sensitive response, which can often lead to innovative, playful, even inspiring results. With that in mind, here are 22 houses with a narrow footprint, and a broad impact.