In the last 30 years the composition of the family in Japan has changed dramatically. In addition, the advancements in technology have expanded to the range of options available for living. Necessarily, this has resulted in changes in the construction world as well, particularly housing design. This book brings together more than 60 distinctive Japanese residential and interior designs. These case studies show how designers pay great attention to people’s daily lives, arranging the layout of small spaces to make them seem larger.
studio LOOP, established in 2007, consists of a team of five members, three architects, one working with management, and one with marketing. They work primarily on architectural design as well as product and interior design. LOOP doesn't just mean circle; it stands for a relationship among family, friends, nature, ecology, society, culture, and the world. Their central concept is to establish a new way of architectural thinking to solve problems through different perspectives. Their awards include Gunma Child Consultation Center Competition Finalist in 2009 and Wan House of the Year 2011 Longlist.