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An off-grid cabin on a remote island is inspired by Japanese design

Tasmania-based firm Maguire + Devine Architects has created a gorgeous Japanese-inspired, off-grid tiny cabin...

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Ryuji Kajino converts an 80-year-old barn into a gorgeous atelier

Architect Ryuji Kajino from Malubishi Architects has just unveiled the Tiny Atelier — a one-room work studio...

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This striking concrete home uses mesh walls to connect with nature

When it comes to home design, architects around the world are forgoing the conventional for the experimental -...

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Beautiful Japanese cat tree for design-conscious pet owners costs 1 million yen

Beautiful architecture isn’t limited to humans—architects and designers are creating stunning structures for...

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Otherworldly pavilion in Japan seems to float above the landscape

Japanese contemporary artist Kohei Nawa collaborated with art studio SANDWICH to create the ship-like KOHTEI...

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Give this clock a roll and it'll show you the time anywhere on Earth

This World Clock is something that every global citizen needs today. The simple yet incredibly clever device quickly...

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Gorgeous Japanese-inspired reading nook breathes new life into a Frank Gehry-designed home

A slice of reading heaven has been inserted into this Frank Gehry-designed home in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle Japantown....

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You won't believe the interior of Japan's jaw-dropping new train

All aboard the swanky train! Japan just unveiled a new luxury sleeper train - and it's jaw-droppingly beautiful....

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Cute zen tiny house is a steal at $49K

The prolific tiny house designers at Escape Traveler are well-known for their impressively compact homes, but their...

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Architect tops Japanese community center with a series of striking wooden roofs

Hiroshima-based architect Hiroshi Sambuichi has covered a cultural center in the small Japanese island of Naoshima...

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Minimalist Urban Nomad Kit lets travelers carry traces of home in a small wooden basket

Living a nomadic lifestyle just got a little more Zen thanks to the Japanese-inspired Nomad Life Kit. Mexican designer...

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Translucent House in Tousuienn Glows After the Sun Sets Over Japan

Made from a sturdy steel structure, this Hiroshima home is completely covered in polycarbonate, a long-lasting,...

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Twin live and work cubes demonstrate superior material and spatial economy

If you've ever dreamed of shortening your commute to mere steps, take a look at this brilliant project in the Czech...

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How shared space makes four micro apartments in Japan seem much larger

Sometimes, size really doesn't matter. Designed by Osamu Nishida and Erika Nakagawa from ON Design & Partners,...

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New Book and Bed hostel in Japan lets book lovers tuck in with their favorite novel

Travelers to Japan who love nothing more than curling up with a good book at bedtime, take note: the Bed &...

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