In Japan, architects are opening their offices onto the street


By AGENCY

In Japan, architects seem to be experimenting with a new breed of offices that open directly onto the streets. Photo: AFP

Several architecture offices in Japan are opening their offices onto the street, setting a new standard on an as-yet small scale.

In an open and transparent approach, they are seeking to "reconnect with the environment they seek to shape".

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