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Inami’s Showa-Era House Transforms into a Living Gallery of Japanese Craftsmanship

In the heart of Toyama Prefecture’s woodcarving town, Inami, a former Showa-era home reinvents itself as OUKA, woven into the vibrant tapestry of Bed and Craft projects. Designed by architect Tomotsugu Yamakawa and Corare Artisan Japan, this thoughtfully curated “stayable gallery” harmoniously melds accommodation, art, and lifestyle along the scenic Daimon River. A Thoughtful Fusion of Tradition and Living Leading...

Traditional Japanese house with wooden sliding doors and tatami mats.

PAX Architects Design Underground Museum for Nicolai Astrup

In the serene landscape of Sunnfjord, Norway, where the rugged hillside gently meets the water, PAX Architects has envisioned an innovative museum that appears to descend into the earth. This unique proposal, called The Cave, maps out a 1,500-square-meter visitor center for Astruptunet, the famed former home and artistic hub of painter Nicolai Astrup. The Danish studio’s design emerged as...

Conceptual drawing of an underground museum with modern design features.