Tiny house design and traditional Japanese aesthetics go hand in hand, and this brand-new house on wheels proves it. A true masterclass in contemporary Japanese-inspired minimalism, the ...
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car. From left, Takina Shimura and his parents, Tomoko Shimura and Yoshiki Shimura, in their compact house in Zushi, Japan, a ...
The idea of living in a tiny house may initially sound overwhelming to many and induce a feeling of anxiety and claustrophobia, but we've seen plenty of ingenious designs that make it look like an ...
TOKYO, January 30, 2024 — Delving into the distinctive features of Japanese houses post-WWII, architect and author Naomi Pollock offers an intriguing exploration. She unveils behind-the-scenes stories ...
Portland interior designer Midori Karasawa takes a restrained approach to furnishing a home. She was born in Tokyo, where dwellings are small and spare, and high-quality materials are accentuated by ...
At the beginning of 2020, interior designer Brygida Michon and her husband, Neil Rajpal, had just moved back from Paris to New York, and were looking for a tranquil home away from home, outside of the ...
Readers of RECORD have always been intrigued by houses that architects design for themselves. One reason is that, without client-driven compromises, the completed project is more likely to embody its ...
New books unearth details about houses in Queens, obsolete inventions, Japanese textiles and a pioneering architect. By Eve M. Kahn This article is part of our latest Design special section, about new ...