Living in a material world: The creations of architect Kengo Kuma
A firm believer in the power of nature, Kengo Kuma's creations have evolved alongside his views, creating spaces which frame nature, but also embrace and energize the traditional materials which abound from it.
Living architecture: Six lesser-known outdoor architectural museums in Japan
Architecture is created to be used, and while books and indoor museums offer an insight into their function, walking through Japanese streets lined with samurai homes and traditional farmhouses allows for a real-life glimpse into the creations of the past.
Shipping container creations: The building blocks of contemporary Japanese architecture
Stackable, adaptable and abundant — shipping containers are the Lego blocks of the creative architect's toybox and can be transformed into schools, hotels and homes.
Against the onslaught: Florian Busch on Tokyo's architectural ecosystem
An architect who flips between French philosophers and cult classics for inspiration and ideas, Busch discusses some of his residential builds and the society that makes them both possible and improbable.
Innovative, influential and ingenious: Toyo Ito and his impact on Japanese architecture
Creator of stunning abstract buildings, unusual homes, community hubs and temporary housing, Toyo Ito is one of Japan's most influential architects by far.
From temporary shelters in school gymnasiums to the housing that becomes a home for residents for years to come, architects have contributed creativity and conscientious design in the effort to rebuild after Japan's disasters.
