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Category: Architecture

  • Architypes

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    I’ve never been to the Canadian Embassy’s gallery space, so I don’t know how major this show is, but it might make for a nice little outing — and you can drop by Cafe & Book 246 while in the area. This event presents works on the theme of architecture and interior design by two…

  • Taniguchi at Tokyo Q

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    The new architecture column (not by me) at Tokyo Q looks at Yoshio Taniguchi’s “Museums” exhibition.

  • Beer & Architecture

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    Like beer? Like architecture? Then I’ve got the event for you: Part three of the Cafe Night Talk series at Asahi Art Square, the new hot spot on the left bank of Sumida River, is dedicated to architecture. In addition, beer is playing a central role in all of the events. Opening the first installment…

  • Icon Vs. Atelier Bow-Wow

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    The article on Atelier Bow-Wow that was in the April issue of ICON magazine is now online.

  • Lanvin

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    The Hiroshi Nakamura-designed Lanvin shop in Ginza.

  • Way Up Top

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    You know, I think I wouldn’t mind living at the top of that building. I love that there’s a huge garden up there. Spotted while walking from Aoyama/Harajuku to Shibuya.

  • Architecture Now!

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    Taschen, purveyor of drool-worthy titles, is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a special series of books that they are selling for ridiculous prices. I was at the Libro bookstore in Shibuya’s Parco earlier this evening, and picked up a hardcover copy of the gorgeous ARCHITECTURE NOW! for only 2000 yen! They also had quite a…

  • GA Houses: Project 2005

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    If you have any interest at in current housing trends, you could do worse than checking out the “GA Houses: Project 2005” exhibition, that accompanies the recent release of the GA HOUSES mook. Our annual event examines the current trend of housing design from all around the world. 74 on-going house projects will be introduced.…