Ueno is one of Tokyo’s prominent neighborhoods, traditionally known for its shrines and temples. Today, the area is recognized for the diversity of its cultural and recreational activities exemplified by Ueno Park, 1873, and Zoo, 1882. Other institutions include, the National Museum of Western Art, 1959, the only building in Japan designed by Le Corbusier. The aim of the studio was to create an iterative approach to architecture and urban development capable of responding to the demographic changes and the metabolic rifts currently taking place in Tokyo.
Ueno is one of Tokyo’s prominent neighborhoods, traditionally known for its shrines and temples. Today, the area is recognized for the diversity of its cultural and recreational activities exemplified by Ueno Park, 1873, and Zoo, 1882. Other institutions include, the National Museum of Western Art, 1959, the only building in Japan designed by Le Corbusier. The aim of the studio was to create an iterative approach to architecture and urban development capable of responding to the demographic changes and the metabolic rifts currently taking place in Tokyo.
Ueno is one of Tokyo’s prominent neighborhoods, traditionally known for its shrines and temples. Today, the area is recognized for the diversity of its cultural and recreational activities exemplified by Ueno Park, 1873, and Zoo, 1882. Other institutions include, the National Museum of Western Art, 1959, the only building in Japan designed by Le Corbusier. The aim of the studio was to create an iterative approach to architecture and urban development capable of responding to the demographic changes and the metabolic rifts currently taking place in Tokyo.
How will designers adapt the built environment to address the increasing likelihood that Japanese society can no longer assume growth as its main economic and social driver? Directly responding to the impact of demography on urbanization, the studio uses architecture as a means for transforming the city through a series of multiscalar interventions that will improve the quality of life of inhabitants as well as entice visitors to the region.
How will designers adapt the built environment to address the increasing likelihood that Japanese society can no longer assume growth as its main economic and social driver? Directly responding to the impact of demography on urbanization, the studio uses architecture as a means for transforming the city through a series of multiscalar interventions that will improve the quality of life of inhabitants as well as entice visitors to the region.
How will designers adapt the built environment to address the increasing likelihood that Japanese society can no longer assume growth as its main economic and social driver? Directly responding to the impact of demography on urbanization, the studio uses architecture as a means for transforming the city through a series of multiscalar interventions that will improve the quality of life of inhabitants as well as entice visitors to the region.
The architectural and urban projects of this studio are focused on the potentials of the declining yet evocative area of Tokyo known as Bakurocho and Yokoyamacho. Polemically, the work of the studio is situated between the prevalent large-scale projects of major developers and the very small-scale interventions of traditional neighborhoods. Can we construct a coherent and systematic urban design strategy for the district, based on the proximity of multiscalar design proposals?
The architectural and urban projects of this studio are focused on the potentials of the declining yet evocative area of Tokyo known as Bakurocho and Yokoyamacho. Polemically, the work of the studio is situated between the prevalent large-scale projects of major developers and the very small-scale interventions of traditional neighborhoods. Can we construct a coherent and systematic urban design strategy for the district, based on the proximity of multiscalar design proposals?
The architectural and urban projects of this studio are focused on the potentials of the declining yet evocative area of Tokyo known as Bakurocho and Yokoyamacho. Polemically, the work of the studio is situated between the prevalent large-scale projects of major developers and the very small-scale interventions of traditional neighborhoods. Can we construct a coherent and systematic urban design strategy for the district, based on the proximity of multiscalar design proposals?
How can designers critique the standard mixed-use formulas that drive modern urban development? During this spring 2021 studio, students reimagined the processes and products of urbanization on the site of the former Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, creating bold proposals that reframed the relationship between the city, the people, and the environment.
How can designers critique the standard mixed-use formulas that drive modern urban development? During this spring 2021 studio, students reimagined the processes and products of urbanization on the site of the former Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, creating bold proposals that reframed the relationship between the city, the people, and the environment.
How can designers critique the standard mixed-use formulas that drive modern urban development? During this spring 2021 studio, students reimagined the processes and products of urbanization on the site of the former Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, creating bold proposals that reframed the relationship between the city, the people, and the environment.
As Japan Story’s first undertaking at the GSD, a seminar was run in Fall 2020 to explore the relationship between architectural projects and ideas within the context of the city and the larger territory.
As Japan Story’s first undertaking at the GSD, a seminar was run in Fall 2020 to explore the relationship between architectural projects and ideas within the context of the city and the larger territory.
As Japan Story’s first undertaking at the GSD, a seminar was run in Fall 2020 to explore the relationship between architectural projects and ideas within the context of the city and the larger territory.
