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Discovering Kawai Kanjirō’s Kyoto: Cedar Sculptures and Kawara Tiles at His Studio

I once walked past Kawai Kanjirō’s house and studio twice before discovering the right door. Tucked away on a quiet street in Kyoto, this understated museum mirrors the typical machiya townhouses, with its kawara roof tiles and dark wood lattice. Only a keen reader of Japanese would notice the wooden sign by legendary Kuroda Tatsuaki, while an English plaque politely...

Traditional Japanese house interior with wooden floors and shoji screens.

MVRDV Transforms Bordeaux Living with Elevated Greenery

Nature meets architecture in Bordeaux’s new green development MVRDV has unveiled La Vallée Verte, a revolutionary residential project in Bordeaux’s Bastide Niel district. The site features two contrasting designs seamlessly united under one roof, housing 70 homes across three blocks on the Quai des Queyries. While the serene exterior adheres strictly to local architectural guidelines, the interior surprises with an...

Various plants in tiered pots, resembling a natural valley.

Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família: A Vivid Symphony of Scarlet and Amber in Barcelona’s Sky

On a summer afternoon, the nave of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona becomes a vibrant symphony of light. Golden hues and deep reds spill over the stone floors, creating a living canvas that shifts with the passing clouds. Visitors find themselves pausing, captivated by the immersive spectacle designed by Antoni Gaudí. Without realizing it, they align with beams of light,...

Sagrada Família towers under a vibrant, colorful sky.

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