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Design for Neuro-Diversity

Lowering the sensory stress of neuro-divergent (ND) clients as well as the work stress of caregivers: Perhaps this should be the primary...

Walking Loop

For people who are neurodivergent, walking is one of the common physical activities to cope with the extreme stress inherent in their...

Suki (数寄) Materials

Here is a view of the namesake stairway of a project designed by YA. The word suki written 数寄 in Japanese refers to the liking of...

Rammed Earth Floor

Ginkgo leaves on the fresh floor and granite stepping stone in the porch of this YA-designed renovation project site in Kyoto. The...

The City Tram Track Paving Stones

One of the "historic" features of this 70s' building renovation design: Several old paving granite stones reclaimed from the city's tram...

Budget Renovation

In the site of this on-going renovation project designed by YA, new furrings are wrapping the existing interior surfaces of the 70s.

Social Care Facility Project Design Process

What's uniquely crucial for the on-going social care facility project is a participatory design process. Hence comes a good old foam core...

Reminded by Corn Tortilla

Recently visited a decent Mexican restaurant in Kyoto, which seems to be in severe short supply. This was my first Mexican food...

Old Buildings in the City

An old car like this one has got a timeless character to it. Some of post WWII era buildings have a similar charm. They are irreplaceable...

Social Care Facility Design: for Whom

On and off since last summer, Yamada Architecture has been working with a social care provider organization to develop a design concept...

Thoughts on Architecture

Seeing the beauty of grand nature can open up one's mind and allow one to feel at ease. Personally, I had the most memorable instance of...