Jutaku — Guide to the Most Extraordinary Modern Homes in Japan
Tadao Ando, Schemata Architects, Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA, Takeshi Hosaka, Hideyuki Nakayama, Sou Fujimoto Architects, Yoshinori Sakano Architects, Hiroshi Nakamura, IGArchitects and many more.
In Japan, where land is scarce and urban life pulses at breakneck speed, a new kind of architecture has emerged, pushing the boundaries of what a home can be. This phenomenon, known as jutaku, is more than just an architectural trend—it's a radical rethinking of how space is defined, used, and experienced…
O House in Kyoto by Hideyuki Nakayama challenges traditional boundaries between interior and exterior, creating a dynamic living space where architecture and urban environment converge in subtle, unexpected ways.
Schemata Architects' 63.02° in Tokyo is an ingenious play on minimalism, with an angled facade that transforms its urban constraints into a visually expansive, serene experience.
Tadao Ando’s Row House (Azuma House), completed in 1976 in Osaka, Japan marks a critical moment in the architect’s career, exemplifying his minimalist ethos and deep connection to nature.
Takeshi Hosaka’s Love2 House in Tokyo redefines compact living with its ingenious design, where micro-scale architecture meets expansive lifestyle, blending minimalism with a deep connection to nature and community.
House NA by Tokyo-based Sou Fujimoto Architects, is a remarkable feat of contemporary architectural design that redefines the concept of living spaces within the dense urban fabric of Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshinori Sakano Architects’ Nami-Nami (Waving) House in Tokyo, completed in 2010, represents a fascinating intersection of personal history, architectural innovation, and urban constraints.
Ryue Nishizawa's Garden and House redefines urban living with its wall-less design, blending minimalist architecture and nature into a vertical sanctuary amidst Tokyo's dense high-rises.
Thisispaper Guide to Jutaku
‘Jūtaku’ is the Japanese word for ‘house’. Nowhere in the world have architects built so many small and exceptional homes as in Japan, and nowhere with such ingenuity and success.
The SH House by Hiroshi Nakamura in Tokyo, Japan, represents a profound exploration of spatial innovation and intimate architectural experiences within the constraints of urban living.
Sou Fujimoto’s Tokyo Apartment transforms the challenges of urban density into a playful architectural experiment, balancing complexity with simplicity, and merging necessity with creative vision in suburban Tokyo.
The 2700 House by IGArchitects ingeniously transforms a narrow plot in Saitama, Japan into a dynamic living space, showcasing innovative design that harmonizes interior and exterior elements within a minimalist concrete structure.
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