Kengo Kuma

Japan’s quest to create beautiful places to pee

Japan wants to let residents off their “urinary leash.”

This Harvard alum turns cheap, recycled rubber into luxury furniture

A New York designer elevates cheap recycled rubber by mixing it with with brass, marble, Italian wool, and concrete.

Starbucks’ new Roastery is an Instagram-ready spectacle

Designed by architect Kengo Kuma and featuring wild new cocktails, Starbucks’s new Tokyo location is ready for its caffeinated close-up.

What’s Missing From This Starbucks Store? The Branding

For a pop-up shop in Tokyo, Nendo created a spare library full of books on espresso. The client was Starbucks. But at first blush, you’d hardly know it.

An Ultra-Cool Japanese Starbucks Leaves The Seattle Vibe Far Behind

The store, by Kengo Kuma, is evidence that the coffee giant is becoming more aware of cultural differences.

How Japan Melds 21st-Century Tech With Ancient Handicrafts

Eye Candy: Cardboard Boxes Become Pixelated Fantasyland

The Beauty of Fiber Optic Concrete, Yes, Fiber Optic Concrete

Delicious Eye Candy: Kengo Kuma’s Ghostly Land Art

A Brief History of Inflatable Architecture