Jean Snow [.net]

Category: Architecture

  • Picchio Visitors Centre and Ice Rink

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in ,

    The latest project from Klein Dytham Architecture (my ex-employers, while working at PechaKucha) is the Picchio Visitors Centre and Ice Rink in Karuizawa — Dezeen has a full post showing off the beautiful complex.

  • Tohoku Standard

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in , ,

    Spoon & Tamago takes a look at the beautiful Tohoku Standard shop, located inside the PARCO2 department store in Sendai. It was designed by my buddy Keiji Ashizawa, part of his Ishinomaki Laboratory project.

  • Trunk Hotel

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in ,

    I’d like to stay at the Trunk Hotel, please (located in Shibuya). Via Spoon & Tamago. Here’s also a piece about it from The Japan Times.

  • Muji Yurakucho Renewal

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in , ,

    Muji’s flagship store in Yurakucho has just undergone some big renovations, and the renewed store re-opened yesterday, with not only a new look, but also a food market area. I miss Muji Yurakucho so fucking much. You’ll find more details and photos in this Spoon & Tamago post.

  • Minoru Nomata

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in ,

    I really love the work of Minoru Nomata, very haunting and fantastical architecture. Via this tweet.

  • Changing Shibuya

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in , ,

    Shibuya has been undergoing some major redevelopment work for years now, but here’s a great look at what all these changes are going to look like once it’s all done in 2027 — a lot will already be ready ahead of 2020.

  • Kengo Kuma’s Jyubako

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in ,

    If the Muji Hut isn’t mobile enough for you, how about Kengo Kuma‘s Jyubako for Snow Peak? The bare bones trailer home is actually a bit more expensive than Muji’s offering, at 3.5 million yen, and to me looks a bit too utilitarian. I’ll take a Muji Hut, thanks. More details in this Spoon &…

  • Muji Hut

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in ,

    I want a Muji Hut. Sure, it’s rather pricey at 3 million yen (around $30,000), which includes the construction costs, but still, I imagine this little thing somewhere on a mountain, to relax in. They go on sale this fall (Japan only).

  • Sha-shokudo

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in ,

    I love the idea behind Sha-shokudo, a new eating spot in Shibuya inspired by company cafeterias, which is kinda like a real one — it’s designed/produced by Suppose Design Office, and in the same building as its office, so serves as a de facto cafeteria for its employees. More details and photos in this Spoon…

  • The Corner Grain

    —

    by

    Jean Snow
    in

    What you see of this apartment complex designed by Eureka and Maru Architecture that’s portrayed in this video may appear utopic, but there’s still something quite soothing about the way of life it suggests. I def like all the red tops.