Akanoya Architecture
Architecture · Structure · Japanese Design

Architecture, structure, and the craft of building well.

Field notes by 仲谷仁孝 — on how good buildings are designed, engineered and made to last.

Index

Architecture

Design · form · space

Structure

Concrete · seismic · engineering

Japanese Design

Joinery · minimalism · ma 間

Construction

Concrete · materials · foundations · how buildings are built

Renovation

HDB & private renovation · permits · walls · structural works in Singapore

Interior Design

Interior design styles, rooms and elements for the home

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Gym Interior Design: Layout, Flooring, Acoustics and Loads

Gym Interior Design: Layout, Flooring, Acoustics and Loads

A gym is a demanding interior. It has to withstand dropped weights, heavy machines, sweat and constant cleaning, while feeling motivating, safe and comfortable…

2 Room Flexi Renovation: Planning a Small, Senior-Ready Home

The 2-room Flexi flat is HDB’s smallest new flat type for families and seniors, and it is often bought by older couples right-sizing, singles…

Hotel Room Design: Layout, Comfort and Accessibility

Hotel Room Design: Layout, Comfort and Accessibility

A hotel room is a small space asked to do a great deal. Within a compact footprint it must offer a good night’s sleep,…

Modern Office Furniture: Choosing for Work, Not Just Looks

Modern Office Furniture: Choosing for Work, Not Just Looks

Office furniture used to be a matter of rows of identical desks, a few meeting tables and a wall of filing cabinets. The way…

Diploma in Architecture in Singapore: Courses and Pathways

Diploma in Architecture in Singapore: Courses and Pathways

For many young people in Singapore, the first serious encounter with architecture is a polytechnic course rather than a university degree. A diploma in…

Curved Staircase Design: Geometry, Structure and Rules

Curved Staircase Design: Geometry, Structure and Rules

Few elements bring as much movement into an interior as a curved staircase. Where a straight flight is a functional connection, a curve turns…