For at least five centuries, Tokoname has continued to supply tsuchimono (earthenware) to the Japanese archipelago, flourishing on the heights overlooking Ise Bay. The term tsuchimono is intentionally used here instead of "ceramics" to emphasize that Tokoname's products extended beyond daily utensils to include civil engineering components such as clay pipes and tiles. Tokoname takes pride in its deeper, more ubiquitous role in supporting everyday life across Japan—both visibly and behind the scenes.

Tongtai School is located in Ningjin County, Hebei Province.It was funded and built by a socially responsible local enterprise, and contains educational facilities from kindergarten and primary school to  high school.The total floor area of the school  is about 60,000 square meters. Tong Tai School has a total of 72 classes.The phased construction and reasonable layout of shared supporting facilities are the key points of the overall campus planning.

Seeking to preserve the original elements of the residence, this retrofit allowed for a perfect dialogue between the contemporary proposal and the existing roots, both of the house and the village itself. We preserved the original structures and proposed demolitions for greater integration and brightness of the spaces.

A young couple had the opportunity to build their first home on a plot that was once part of a larger family-owned property. Our design proposal is based on a modular plan that responds to the surroundings, ensuring privacy, excellent climate control, and dynamic living spaces.