coil kazuteru matumura architects clads the structure and surfaces with natural materials, including plywood and washi paper.

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visitors can also experience the history of nintendo's entertainment landscape through a series of side-by-side exhibits on the many products released over the years.

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its name recalls the distinctive irori, a traditional japanese sunken hearth, which is the centerpiece of this hidden property.

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terraces are angled and shielded to maintain privacy, creating a layered, cityscape-like structure.

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the seascape and bayview villas are built through eco-conscious construction by minimizing concrete use.

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thanks to its insulated exterior walls, the concrete shell exposes itself indoors, revealing different finishes.

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the building features an atrium, which runs from the first floor to the rooftop, serving as a pathway for the light and wind to enter.

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a large fixture by raumus, combined with fabric, creates flexible partitions that separate the office space from the meeting area.

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a triangular volume intersects the L-shaped house to create complex, angular interiors.

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glass roofing tiles illuminate the timber structure with natural light.

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