architecture & interiors

Wood Old House

kojikisan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:29:16 +0000

Japanese architect Tadashi Yoshimura created a living room lined with mud during the renovation of this 200-year-old family house in Nara.

Shang Xia

kojikisan — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:33:32 +0000

Imagination pervades Kengo Kuma’s ethereal Shang Xia, a boutique in Shanghai. The whole store is like a chinese garden. Kengo Kuma & Associates created the Shang Xia.

New Stone Wall

kojikisan — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:17:56 +0000

The castle from Nagoya was built by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. Because a large part of the castle was destroyed in 1945, the main donjon in the photo was rebuilt in 1959 and the reconstruction of the castle’s former palace still continues and it will be finished in 2018.

An interesting detail is the stone wall supporting the main donjon, built in a technique called ogi kobai – “fan sloping”. This technique is also known as Kiyomasa-style Crescent Stone Wall, after the famous Japanese daimyo Kiyomasa Kato, an excellent architect specialized in castles and fortifications.

Sofa for Lovers

kojikisan — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:45:43 +0000

Are you in love? The Spanish design company Fama has created a unique piece of furniture myApple for lovers. It’s not a chair, it is neither a sofa nor a chaise lounge… The name says that the design was inspired by the shape of an apple, but, to my mind, it resembles a heart. Although this loveseat appears to be quite large, it is in fact quite compact which makes it perfect to fit everywhere. Alone or together, here you can relax, read books or magazines, watch TV and so on. So, this modern and cozy loveseat combines many features. Be romantic with myApple.
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Restaurant in Tokyo

kojikisan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:44:52 +0000

Sometimes, a building so over-the-top, so extravagant, and so lavish in its design simply just blows your mind and everything around it out of the water. Urban Interiorites is just that, and much more. Opulence is the key word for Urban Interiorites, a striking restaurant, sake bar, and lounge located along the famed Tokyo shopping strip Omotesando in the hip and trendy Harajuku neighborhood.
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Casina Li Foggi

kojikisan — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:00:26 +0000

Seach for harmony and good vaccation. One kilometre from the sea stands an old charming mansion/hotel built at the beginning of the 20th century which, in its architectural forms, differs noticeably from the constructions that characterize the landscape of the rural countryside of Salento in south Italy. Visit the house → here

Pool House

kojikisan — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:58:21 +0000

Pool House Photo Pool House

“The sense of isolation, fabulous service, stunning views & the most gorgeous four poster beds are just what you need for a romantic break”
- The Scotsman

Masseria Cimino

kojikisan — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:41:24 +0000

From the first hole of the San Domenico Golf Corse, one can already catch a glimpse of a red tower in the distance, which stands out against the intense blue of the sky and the sea that surrounds it. Read → more

Made of Stone

kojikisan — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:59:10 +0000

This Lamp is made with a sea-stone and wood by → japanese hands. The stone shape which is a gift from the natures naturally unique and that makes the lampshade very special. When you light up the lampshade the smooth surface of the stone shows an exceptional beauty with a warm glow and the delicate ornament adds a dramatic accent.

Zen House

kojikisan — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:44:02 +0000

Located in Pozuelo de Alarcon in Madrid, Spain.