Category: Architecture
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PingMag: Tokyo Interactive Architecture
PingMag takes a look at a few examples of interactive architecture in Tokyo.
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Prototype Exhibition
Keiji Ashizawa (I interviewed him recently for NEOJAPONISME) was at last week‘s PauseTalk, and shared his plans for an interesting exhibition idea. He will soon be moving his studio into a new space, but before the move, thought of holding an exhibition there. The idea is to present all sorts of initial design studies (prototypes,…
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Building in Ginza
Spotted this building the other day, as I was walking from the 100% Chocolate Cafe towards Ginza. I was just really struck by how narrow it looks.
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Timberland Store by Assistant
Megumi Matsubara (Assistant) is rather busy these days, and next up is the opening later this week of a new concept store in Shibuya for the Timberland brand. I’ll write a more detailed post for Gridskipper after the shop opens, but I got these sneak peek images of what the interior will look like, and…
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Toyo Ito’s GrinGrin
Here’s a Flickr photoset of the Toyo Ito-designed GrinGrin in Fukuoka. Via Dezain.net.
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Keiji Ashizawa Interview on Neojaponisme
I have an interview up on Neojaponisme with architect/designer Keiji Ashizawa. It’s presented in both English and Japanese, and also includes a gallery of some of his work.
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Metal Shutter Houses
Renderings for Shigeru Ban’s upcoming Metal Shutter Houses, to be built Manhattan’s West Chelsea. Via Tropolism.
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Tama Art University Library at Dezeen
Dezeen posts a collection of photos and info on the Toyo Ito-designed Tama Art University Library.
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55Houses at the Design Gallery
The “55Houses” exhibition at Matsuya’s Design Gallery in Ginza, which ends tomorrow (September 10).