[01]

Gravity

[Location]

Kiso Valley, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

[Date]

April, 2022

[Architect]

Minho Park

In my work merges heavy materials — stone, concrete, steel — with light, void and silence. I am sensitivity to landscape and geology.

[About project]

Gravity is designed as a quiet refuge balanced on the edge of a cliff. Its structure merges with natural stone formations, creating a home that feels both protected and untethered.

Gravity is designed as a quiet refuge balanced on the edge of a cliff. Its structure merges with natural stone formations, creating a home that feels both protected and untethered.

Gravity is designed as a quiet refuge balanced on the edge of a cliff. Its structure merges with natural stone formations, creating a home that feels both protected and untethered.

[Landscape]

The image shows a misty mountain valley covered with dense forest.

The image shows a misty mountain valley covered with dense forest.

The image shows a misty mountain valley covered with dense forest.

[Project]

The image depicts a Japanese-style house embedded into a misty mountainside above a flowing river, softly illuminated from within and harmoniously integrated with the surrounding forested landscape.

The image depicts a Japanese-style house embedded into a misty mountainside above a flowing river, softly illuminated from within and harmoniously integrated with the surrounding forested landscape.

The image depicts a Japanese-style house embedded into a misty mountainside above a flowing river, softly illuminated from within and harmoniously integrated with the surrounding forested landscape.

[Detail]

The photo shows architectural details of the house, including a traditional tiled roof and a wooden window.

The photo shows architectural details of the house, including a traditional tiled roof and a wooden window.

The photo shows architectural details of the house, including a traditional tiled roof and a wooden window.

[02]

Aetheria

[Location]

Takachiho Gorge, Miyazaki, Japan

[Date]

June, 2023

[Architect]

Kaelan Reed

I have always been captivated by the quiet power of natural spaces, driving my passion to design architecture at Form.

[About project]

Aetheria is carved directly into the cliffside, embracing the raw geology. Suspended just above a river, the structure draws in soft light, shaping interiors that feel ethereal.

Aetheria is carved directly into the cliffside, embracing the raw geology. Suspended just above a river, the structure draws in soft light, shaping interiors that feel ethereal.

Aetheria is carved directly into the cliffside, embracing the raw geology. Suspended just above a river, the structure draws in soft light, shaping interiors that feel ethereal.

[Landscape]

The image depicts a serene mountain gorge enveloped in soft mist, with steep forested slopes descending toward a calm river, where a small waterfall gently cascades down the rocky cliff.

The image depicts a serene mountain gorge enveloped in soft mist, with steep forested slopes descending toward a calm river, where a small waterfall gently cascades down the rocky cliff.

The image depicts a serene mountain gorge enveloped in soft mist, with steep forested slopes descending toward a calm river, where a small waterfall gently cascades down the rocky cliff.

[Project]

The image depicts a minimalist Japanese-inspired house embedded into a rocky cliff, subtly illuminated from within and carefully integrated into its surrounding landscape.

The image depicts a minimalist Japanese-inspired house embedded into a rocky cliff, subtly illuminated from within and carefully integrated into its surrounding landscape.

The image depicts a minimalist Japanese-inspired house embedded into a rocky cliff, subtly illuminated from within and carefully integrated into its surrounding landscape.

[Detail]

The image depicts an architectural detail of the house, highlighting the traditional tiled roof, warm interior light, and the refined junction between natural rock and crafted structure.

The image depicts an architectural detail of the house, highlighting the traditional tiled roof, warm interior light, and the refined junction between natural rock and crafted structure.

The image depicts an architectural detail of the house, highlighting the traditional tiled roof, warm interior light, and the refined junction between natural rock and crafted structure.

[03]

Hikari Nest

[Location]

Yakushima, Kagoshima, Japan

[Date]

May, 2024

[Architect]

Anya Satori

I enjoy using light, texture, and acoustics to shape space and connect people with their surroundings in a tangible way.

[About project]

Perched gently among ancient trees, Hikari Nest offers a retreat. Designed with a respect for traditional Japanese craftsmanship, the treehouse blends natural timber and soft geometry.

Perched gently among ancient trees, Hikari Nest offers a retreat. Designed with a respect for traditional Japanese craftsmanship, the treehouse blends natural timber and soft geometry.

Perched gently among ancient trees, Hikari Nest offers a retreat. Designed with a respect for traditional Japanese craftsmanship, the treehouse blends natural timber and soft geometry.

[Landscape]

The image depicts a misty mountain forest landscape with dense greenery, soft light filtering through the trees, and a quiet, atmospheric gorge that emphasizes the serenity of the natural surroundings.

The image depicts a misty mountain forest landscape with dense greenery, soft light filtering through the trees, and a quiet, atmospheric gorge that emphasizes the serenity of the natural surroundings.

The image depicts a misty mountain forest landscape with dense greenery, soft light filtering through the trees, and a quiet, atmospheric gorge that emphasizes the serenity of the natural surroundings.

[Project]

The image depicts a small Japanese-inspired wooden house elevated among trees, gently integrated into the forested terrain and illuminated from within, creating a warm contrast with the cool, misty environment.

The image depicts a small Japanese-inspired wooden house elevated among trees, gently integrated into the forested terrain and illuminated from within, creating a warm contrast with the cool, misty environment.

The image depicts a small Japanese-inspired wooden house elevated among trees, gently integrated into the forested terrain and illuminated from within, creating a warm contrast with the cool, misty environment.

[Detail]

The photo shows close-up architectural details of the house, with particular emphasis on the subtly luminous window, wooden structure, and traditional roof elements.

The photo shows close-up architectural details of the house, with particular emphasis on the subtly luminous window, wooden structure, and traditional roof elements.

The photo shows close-up architectural details of the house, with particular emphasis on the subtly luminous window, wooden structure, and traditional roof elements.