Abax Architects
Modern Residences|Introduction to Architecture Firms|The Fusion of Rationality and Beauty
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
Modern architecture is founded on the fundamental principle of rationally uniting function and beauty. A streamlined floor plan, a disciplined façade, and interiors that emphasize the tactile qualities of materials—when these elements are coherently integrated, the appeal of a modern residence is fully realized. Modern design, cherished across generations, resists ephemeral trends and gains value the longer it is inhabited. Here we introduce firms that engage sincerely with contemporary living and meticulously design modern homes.
Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Takeshi Hirobe Architects
1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Far East Design Lab.
Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tada Architectural Design Office
5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates
Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Tetsuya Kimura Architects
5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
*studioLOOP Architects
3-8-4 Asahino, Itakura-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma Prefecture
Kurashi no Jōzōsho
4-14-12 Honkugenuma, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Archiplace
502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hirotaka Sato Architects
3F, 32 Shibakoen Building, 3-4-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Yu Architectural Design Studio
159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Abax Architects
203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
JYU ARCHITECT
2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio
532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Kumi Inoue Architects
2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
「ha」 hosaka hironobu architect associate
3-8-9 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo
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