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Toyo Ito . Raglan Squire

Gaia – Nanyang Technological University . Singapore

Toyo Ito & Associates . Raglan Squire & Partners . + archdaily

Gaia – Asia’s most expansive wooden edifice – Named after the Greek Earth Goddess, Gaia represents a bold marriage between Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects, and RSP, showcasing excellence in the design of education environments and sustainable architectural expertise. The six-story construction serves as a hub for learning, research, and innovation – a place where NTU students, faculty, and staff connect and collaborate. Continue reading Toyo Ito . Raglan Squire

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public toilet . Tokyo

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Toyo Ito . photos: © Satoshi Nagare

This project by The Nippon Foundation aims for the realization of a society where all kinds of diversity are accepted, by building public toilets. With the full cooperation of Shibuya city, 17 toilets that are accessible for anyone regardless of gender, age, or disability will be created. Through the power of design and the creativity of 16 creators who support the objectives of this project, The Nippon Foundation is demonstrating what this new society can achieve. The toilets will be constructed by DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO., LTD., and TOTO LTD. will advise on toilet equipment and layout. Continue reading Toyo Ito

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Ito . Dytham

City Home for All . Sōma

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Toyo Ito & Associates . Klein Dytham architecture . + dezeen

This project is a part of Toyo Ito’s HOME-FOR-ALL initiative set up in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake and Tsunami to help repair communities by building small ‘homes for all’ in the acres of cramped temporary housing. The homes bring a sense of pride back to the community and provide a space where people can met share a smile and a drink and where kids can play together. Continue reading Ito . Dytham

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Park for All . Kamaishi

Toyo Ito . Architecture for Humanity

City of Kamaishi in Iwate prefecture became well-known from the story of “Miracle of Kamaishi”. The students of Kamaishi East Junior High School ran out of their school to higher ground after the 2011 earthquake, and led the children of the neighboring Unosumai Elementary School by holding their hands and encouraging young ones to stay together. Continue reading Toyo Ito