Aoki Jun

Aoki Jun's motto is "to do anything that seemed interesting" and perhaps he's already mastered it. With a chain of Louis Vuitton boutiques in Japan and New York under his architectural belt, there's no sign of him stopping anytime soon. Combining form, function, and style in a distinctly Japanese manner (minimalism being an important keyword), he has captured a look that is distinctly his and yet he continually pushes himself to create beauty with the tools he is familiar with: concrete, wood, glass, and an imagination that is working overtime. The K House (pictured) is a personal favorite because of its sleek and modern facade that is complemented by rocky cliffs, lush greenery, and the roaring ocean below.