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ELEMENT House Merges Concrete and Walnut in Contemporary Kyoto Design

ELEMENT House Merges Concrete and Walnut in Contemporary Kyoto Design

Morning light catches walnut panels within concrete ribs, revealing APOLLO Architects & Associates' masterful synthesis of brutalist structure and Japanese craft.

Le Labo Reconnects With Their Wabi-Sabi Origins in New Kyoto Store

Le Labo Reconnects With Their Wabi-Sabi Origins in New Kyoto Store

Le Labo revealed their latest laboratory in a traditional Kyoto Machiya from 1879, celebrating the essence of wabi-sabi where it first began.

Biophilic Serenity Awaits Within the Heart of Six Senses Kyoto

Biophilic Serenity Awaits Within the Heart of Six Senses Kyoto

The newly opened 81-room Kyoto hotel dedicated to the realm of the senses offers a sanctuary of biophilic design and traditional Japanese crafts.

The Academic Architecture of The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Academic Architecture of The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Once an elementary school, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu earns top marks as a luxurious, exemplary example of adaptive architectural reuse.

Solo Exhibitions: Martha Rich's 'It's Wild Here' + Lisa Congdon's 'Ode to Kyoto'

Solo Exhibitions: Martha Rich's 'It's Wild Here' + Lisa Congdon's 'Ode to Kyoto'

Paradigm Gallery + Studio recently closed the doors on two solo shows featuring the colorful, saturated art of Martha Rich + Lisa Congdon.

Modernity Finds Shelter Within Tadao Ando's The Shinmonzen

Modernity Finds Shelter Within Tadao Ando's The Shinmonzen

Architect Tadao Ando disguises The Shinmonzen, a modern 9-suite hotel in the Gion arts district in Kyoto, housing an impressive collection of contemporary art, design, and ceramics.

MAKHNO Studio’s Harmonious Method for Modernity Within This 100-Year Old Home

MAKHNO Studio’s Harmonious Method for Modernity Within This 100-Year Old Home

A 100-year-old house dedicated to the art of ceremonial tea sees an elegant update combining traditional Japanese and modern Ukrainian details.

A Renovated Machiya with a Tranquil Courtyard in Kyoto

A Renovated Machiya with a Tranquil Courtyard in Kyoto

kooo architects preserved certain elements of this home to respect the culture and traditions of Kyoto.

Ace Hotel Kyoto Is Perfect for Design Travelers Seeking Elevated, yet Unfussy Accommodations

Ace Hotel Kyoto Is Perfect for Design Travelers Seeking Elevated, yet Unfussy Accommodations

A Kyoto hotel offering a most satisfying experience for the design traveler seeking elevated, yet unfussy accommodations.

A Family House in Kyoto with a Tree Growing in the Middle

A Family House in Kyoto with a Tree Growing in the Middle

Designed by 07BEACH for a family in Kyoto city, this house has an open living plan with a tree growing in the middle of it.

Enso Ango: A “Dispersed Hotel” of Five Buildings That Gets You to Walk Through Kyoto

Enso Ango: A “Dispersed Hotel” of Five Buildings That Gets You to Walk Through Kyoto

Dispersed bases encourage guests to check into different buildings for different experiences, and explore Kyoto while en route.

Traditional Modernity: Kohchosai Kosuga of Kyoto

Traditional Modernity: Kohchosai Kosuga of Kyoto

Founded in 1898, Kyoto bamboo boutique Kohchosai Kosuga connects a rich history of craftsmanship with modern designs.