Casa Brutus No. 286 – Innovative Homes for Living, Reading & Landscape

In this issue, Casa Brutus explores a diverse array of thoughtfully designed homes that redefine modern living through intimate relationships with nature, materials, and lifestyle. From a quiet retreat built to savor slow reading moments by Yasutaka Habu and Yasushi Horibe, to a chef’s residence crafted with natural materials by Yuri Nomura and TRIPSTER, each project showcases unique ways to inhabit space meaningfully.

The edition also highlights a weekend house blending tradition and innovation by nendo’s Hidetoshi Soma, and a display-focused home filled with white ceramics designed for aesthetic appreciation by Keiko Tanaka (minä perhonen). Outdoor views and creativity converge in the home of Dave Pilkey, designed by Shuhei Kamiya, illustrating how landscape shapes living.

Culminating in Best House 2024, the magazine presents a curated catalog of standout projects by prominent architects like Akihisa Hirata, Mount Fuji Architects Studio, AAOAA, and Shigeru Ban, underscoring the evolving landscape of Japanese residential design.

This issue is essential reading for architecture enthusiasts, homeowners, and creatives seeking inspiration at the intersection of form, function, and lifestyle.