SFERA BUILDING

Photo by Hamip

The Sfera Building is a modern culture house centrally located in Kyoto – right next to the river and one of the main streets. The house consists of a simple and raw functional construction, which on the outside is delicate and refined with a beautiful, organically patterned, perforated metal façade.

The building thus appears to be a simple and clear shape, although a closer look reveals fine details. After dark, the house changes character when the light is switched on behind the metal net.

The recommendation has been selected by Lars Vejen who is Design Manager at Danish architects schmidt hammer lassen. Lars Vejen first time went to Kyoto as a young architect student and has visited the city several times since then and also taught at the Tottori University of Environmental Studies. He recommends visiting Kyoto in spring or autumn. 

The Nishiki Market

In the absolute downtown of Kyoto, you’ll find the fantastic Nishiki Market. The market stretches over one long covered street and is THE place to find Japanese specialties: sweet and crispy Nashi pears, hundreds of different kinds of traditional Japanese pickles, fish, meat, teas and cookies – the supply seems endless. There are plenty of stalls offering delicious and freshly made fast-food and the stall owners are generous with tasting samples.

The area is also worth a visit for just a stroll to look at new and old, shops etc.

The recommendation has been selected by Lars Vejen who is Design Manager at Danish architects schmidt hammer lassen. Lars Vejen first time went to Kyoto as a young architect student and has visited the city several times since then and also taught at the Tottori University of Environmental Studies. He recommends visiting Kyoto in spring or autumn.