building on the work he has done at LIXIL Water Technology (LWT) to further integrate design into the entire organization's DNA. As part of this new role, he has now been tasked with driving design-led transformation at LIXIL Housing Technology (LHT). ...
kitchens today are increasingly merged with living rooms and serve as a central hub for the home, with combined "living-dining-kitchen" areas where home occupants spend most of their time during the day. Pulling down the wall has allowed a wider living...
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Increasingly, the wall between the bath and living area in homes is being removed to create a flowing, open-plan space. With no barriers, noise becomes a bigger issue. To adapt to these changes, we're looking at quieter toilet flushes and shower systems that minimize disturbances and cancel...
For architect Yuko Nagayama, "not every part of an open kitchen has to be openly visible." Nagayama's designs intentionally conceal the food preparation space from view while still retaining an open feel of the kitchen. The stove is located against the wall to allow greater concentration on th...