A Japanese-Inspired Midcentury Lists for $3.5 Million in Berkeley, CaliforniaThe 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...
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This Japanese Home With Earthen Walls Was Inspired by SandcastlesInstead of dumping excavated soil, ADX used it to build a new home for a client recovering from the 2011 earthquake.
This Tranquil, Japanese-Inspired Midcentury Home Asks $1.2MThe lovingly cared-for property, located outside of Salt Lake City, is now available for the first time since its completion in...
A Stone Farmhouse Hides an Exquisite Japanese-Inspired InteriorBespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.
A Japanese-Inspired Flat in Singapore Embraces Flexible SpacesA couple integrate clever space-saving techniques learned from Japanese micro homes via a flat renovation in Singapore.
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Renovation: A Sunny Berkeley Bungalow Invites the Outdoors InA couple renovate a 1930s bungalow in Berkeley, California, adding 500 square feet and plenty of natural light.
This Japanese-Inspired House in Sydney Defies a Triangular SiteA challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...
A Beautiful Spanish Hotel Inspired by Its Unusual LandscapeThe design of a deluxe hotel set in the Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Spain's Navarra region is informed by its surrounding...
A Redwood-Clad Craftsman With Japanese Influences Asks $1.35M in Berkeley, CAReconstructed by Kip Mesirow, the renowned local builder behind Berkeley’s famed Chez Panisse restaurant, the 1,736-square-foot...
10 Ultra-Modern Homes in JapanJapanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.
10 Zen Homes That Champion Japanese DesignFrom mono no aware, the awareness of the transience of things, to wabi-sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, Japanese design...
An Amazing Tree-Covered Glass House For Sale in the Berkeley HillsFor the first time ever, the personal residence of the late influential architect Donald Olsen is on the market for $1.795...
A Southern California Midcentury Gets a Serene, Japanese-Inspired TreatmentLucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered...
Clad in Black, This Minimalist, Japanese-Inspired Home Asks $1.7MThis monochromatic home in Southern California stands out for so many reasons.
A Japanese-Inspired Villa Hits the Market on the British Virgin IslandsBoasting a private beach on Virgin Gorda, Villa Katsura brings Japanese sensibilities to the Caribbean.
Nearly 80 Years Later, An Architect Rescues a Japanese-Inspired Masterwork Designed by His FatherNew owners of an influential Portland, Oregon, house by Pietro Belluschi discover there’s more than architecture on the property.
Creative Landscape Design for a Renovated Eichler in CaliforniaLandscape designer Bernard Trainor masterminds a seamless garden to surround a Silicon Valley Eichler.
A Rustic-Modern Cabin Inspired by Japanese Bungalows and Shou Sugi BanThis mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.
8 Essential Landscape Design and Gardening BooksWe combed the latest publishing catalogs for a selection of tomes that illuminate all things green, from macro (land art) to...
Finn Juhl Design Hotel Opens in Nagano, JapanThe first-ever getaway decorated entirely in Finn Juhl furniture is nestled at the base of one of the most popular skiing...
A Former Beach Motel in Malibu Is Reborn as the Japanese-Inspired Nobu RyokanSet on the Pacific Coast Highway, a midcentury beach motel is now an exclusive, Japanese-style hideaway with meals delivered from...
This Japanese-Inspired Inn Is One of Mexico City's Best Kept SecretsWith handwoven tatami floors, rooftop onsen baths, and only 10 rooms, this Japanese-inspired hotel offers an unexpected place of...
Take a Tour of Kengo Kuma’s Expansion of the Portland Japanese GardenIt’s not surprising that Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's first public commission in the U.S. is unmistakably Japanese.
Japanese Soaking TubsFor centuries, Japanese enjoyed the country’s thousands of outdoor hot springs, so it’s no surprise deep soaking became popular...
A Modern Bali Resort That’s Inspired by the Local Landscape and CultureSited between Bali’s majestic Mount Batukaru and a tranquil beach—and surrounded by UNESCO-protected paddy fields—Soori Bali is a...
This Tiny Backyard Cabin Is Inspired by Space Capsule DesignHello Wood’s Workstation Cabin is a striking, timber-clad pod that can serve as a workspace, guest bedroom, or cozy lounge.
Be Inspired by This Tiny House Designed and Built by a Single MomA Bay Area single mom priced out of the rental market takes matters into her own hands and constructs a tiny home for herself and...
How This Landscape Design Made a Home as Fun as a PlaygroundA hillside Virginia home located on a notch between two ridges is fun for the whole family.
This Midcentury-Inspired Tiny House Radiates Clever DesignAt just $79,000, this customizable mobile trailer allows you to design the tiny house of your dreams.
The Muji Hut is a Masterful Take on MinimalismA very special little place, all your own...
This Japanese-Inspired Platform Bed Starts at $795—and Can Be Assembled in Five MinutesJapanese-style joinery means that The Bed by Thuma can be set up in a flash.
A Japanese-Inspired Charles Wong Post-and-Beam Home Hits the Market at $1.1MThis beautiful midcentury also happens to be the childhood home of Issa Rae.
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