Tokyo, Japan is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world with a rich cultural history in art and design. Working with small spaces and incorporating traditional and modern aesthetic, these Tokyo architects are successful at balancing eccentricity with practicality.
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Hidekazu and Miharu Higashibata chose to incorporate Italian sensibilities when hiring Tezuka Architects to construct their dream home. Abandoning traditional Japanese aesthetic, the home includes a fireplace, garden and long table for leisurely meals. Photo by Adam Friedberg.