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Escape the opressive Tokyo heat at this boutique hotel just 90 minutes away from the city.

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Escape the opressive Tokyo heat at this boutique hotel just 90 minutes away from the city.

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A beautifully restored 1881 building.

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Cast Iron House by Shigeru Ban features vintage furnishings and double-height living spaces. Take a look at the revealed pictures!

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban recently designed the 135-year-old building – Cast Iron House – which has been recognized as a New York Landmark for its exquisite cast iron facade.

Ban opt to preserve the building’s remarkable facade, that was built in 1882, yet redesign the interior to include 11 double height units and a two story penthouse addition.

Continue reading Cast Iron House by Shigeru Ban Features Sculptural Lighting Fixtures at Luxxu Blog.

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban recently revealed images of its 19-storey residential tower – Terrace House – aka the world’s tallest hybrid timber structure. 

Designed especially for the Vancouver waterfront by Shigeru Ban, the architecture project will boast a pioneering hybrid structure of wood, concrete and steel. According to Vancouver Sun the building will reach 71 meters high at its tip, making it the world’s tallest hybrid timber structure.

Continue reading New Plans for Project Terrace House by Shigeru Ban Revealed at Luxxu Blog.

Destinations for the first timer or repeat visitor.

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Destinations for the first timer or repeat visitor.

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