Creating a Relaxed Atmosphere:
Small Design & Architecture Offices

Recently, whether in the city or suburbs, there are many small architectural design offices, that strongly focus on their office design, concept and other ideas which makes them stand out from others. This book is a portfolio showcasing the professional work of 101 architectural designers in Japan, offering a glimpse into the ways in which each architect took on the challenge of realizing the wishes and dreams of their clients while taking the balance of the minds of the user, creator, community and environment into full consideration. This book collects a wide range of reference samples from shops, residences, and accommodation facilities to hospitals and other public facilities, both newly built and fully renovated. Also included in this book is a variety of other graphic tools such as signage, appliances and furniture.