Dio-WA, a Spatial Module with the Feel of a Japanese Room

Dio-X Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, has begun sales in Shanghai of Dio-WA, a spatial module that greatly incorporates the elements of a Japanese-style room. Modular spatial design enables whimsical coordination within a traditionally calming Japanese space while remaining in Shanghai, a global capital. Dio-WA serves as a stage, whereon the user creates a space that calms, reduces stress and offers whimsy, with the incorporation of Japanese elements,... 

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Rediscovering Traditional Japanese Architecture with ArchiCAD

The 30 meter high, five-story scarlet stupa graces the grounds of the Hokekyo Temple of the Buddhist Nichiren-sect in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1622, it is the only 5-story stupa in Chiba and a designated “national cultural property.” The wooden structure has survived 400 years of varied weather conditions and earthquakes, and is still visited by worshipers. Originating in India, the stupa tradition eventually spread to China... 

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The Japanese House: Architecture and Interiors

The simple beauty of Japanese architecture and design has inspired many of the world’s top architects and designers, such as Bruno Taut, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Terence Conran, to name just a few. The grace and elegance of the Japanese sensibility is reflected in both modern and traditional Japanese homes, from their fluid floor plans to to

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Tokyo Midtown Honor Award for Urban Architecture

The urban design of this world-class, 25-acre mixed-use complex marks a significant cultural shift in the approach to creating public open space and designing landscapes in Japan. Green space in Tokyo is traditionally found in the form of private gardens: landscapes designed to be looked at rather than used. In supporting the client’s vision, Tokyo Midtown’s innovative design includes more than 50% open space, blending large green lawns and parks... 

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