Ushijima Architects designs flood-resilient U-House near Japanese lake

Japanese studio Ushijima Architects has completed a small wood-clad house in Shiga Prefecture, with living spaces raised on a concrete base to help mitigate the risk of flooding.

Ten residential interiors that make the most of narrow spaces

Including tight living areas, kitchens wedged into corridors and interiors in skinny Japanese houses, this lookbook features 10 homes that make clever use of narrow spaces.

Tomohito Ushiro designs Tokyo toilet to be "a piece of public art"

Japanese graphic designer Tomohito Ushiro has completed the Hiroo East Park toilet in central Tokyo as the latest addition to the Tokyo Toilet project.

Tria Arquitetura renovates São Paulo penthouse with sculptural staircase

A large variety of art and collectible design pieces populate this penthouse apartment in São Paulo, designed by local studio Tria Arquitetura, which also includes a sculptural staircase.

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