A Rare Futuro House in Japan Maebashi, Gunma is a city worth visiting for many reasons, such as the wonderful Shiroiya Hotel designed by Sou Fujimoto. But most people overlook the other architectural wonder that is just around the corner – an iconic space age Futuro House – one of only two in existence in […]
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Architecture of the Gunma Music Centre: A Landmark of Modernism by Antonin Raymond The Gunma Music Centre — located in Gunma, Takasaki — stands as one of the most iconic examples of post-war Japanese modernism. Designed by noted American-Czech architect Antonin Raymond, the building was completed in 1961 as Gunma Prefecture’s primary cultural venue. It
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Owl Koban Chiba: A friendly Police Box Japanese koban—small neighborhood police stations found on street corners are a ubiquitous sight across the country. While most koban adhere to simple and practical architectural styles, Chiba’s owl-shaped koban stands out for its unique design. Positioned beneath the elevated tracks of the Chiba Urban Monorail, the brightly colored
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