Here are four images from an article on the website, Japan architecture and urbanism. Follow the link below to discover more about these and other strikingly beautiful projects.
Japan architecture and urbanism
Kitazawa Kenchiku Factory (below)
If more factories were like this, the people that worked in them would probably be happier!
(above) A symphony of supports
Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum (below)
(above)This bridge and museum is supported by 180 mm by 300 mm (7 inches by 11.8 inches) laminated timbers. The interlocking horizontals are supported by a single column in the middle and become progressively longer across the 47 meter (154 feet) span.
Sumika Pavilion by Toyo Ito (below)
see more examples of remarkable Japanse wooden structures at Japan architecture and urbanism