Project Title: Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop by Junya Ishigami

Creation Year: 2008

Read This if You Are Into: Minimalist architecture, transparency in design, or spaces that blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.

Design Significance: The Kanagawa Institute of Technology Workshop is a groundbreaking example of architectural minimalism. The structure features a vast, open-plan space enclosed by glass walls, supported by an irregular grid of slender white columns. This creates a feeling of transparency and lightness, dissolving the boundary between the interior and the surrounding environment. Ishigami’s design encourages creativity and collaboration, making it an ideal space for innovation. The workshop exemplifies his philosophy of creating architecture that harmonizes with nature and evokes a sense of wonder through simplicity.