Kuma did not like the house as a child; it contrasted greatly with the brand-new concrete towers where many of his friends resided. He envied them, and it took him a while to learn to appreciate ...

Installed at Nabeshima Shoto Park in the Shoto 2-chome district in late June was one designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The “toilet village” in the park’s rich natural surroundings is ...