Architecture

Though not one of Indonesia’s top travel destinations, a unique urban landscape makes Medan worth visiting.

A Tokyo-based architect’s unique initiative for children might provide hope through a ‘primitive future’ style.

This often forgotten Japanese city to the north is surprisingly modern, friendly and design-savvy — and well worth a visit.

With new challenges ahead, will the country’s landscape be able to hold onto its distinctively ‘Japanese’ look?

What does it mean to say that a building or a piece of culture is Japanese? Defining ‘Japaneseness’ is no easy feat.

Japan’s landscape is often seen as one made up of numerous conflicting elements. Is this really the case?

What makes Japan’s landscape unique? The answer may lie in its centuries-old traditions and eccentric cities.

What is it about Japan’s visual landscape that sets it apart? A closer look at its streets and gardens reveals some clues.

What is it about Japan’s visual landscape that sets it apart—and helps make it a popular destination for visitors?

This week, I’ve been lucky enough to come across some inspiring bits of info from the Asia-Pacific cultural arena. One was on Sri Lankan architect Chevadurai Anjalendran, whose work is the subject of the newly-released book Anjalendran: Architect of

India doesn’t have an Easter bunny or a chicken god–so who left a giant egg in the center of Mumbai? The answer is Chinese architect James Law, self-proclaimed ‘Chief Cybertect,’ (or Chairman) of James Law Cybertecture, based in Hong Kong. He’s