In Japan, an underutilized building is revitalized to balance tradition with tourism

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Designer
Client
Tachinomi Ura
Floor Area
23 sq-m
Tachinomi Ura is the first of a series of projects aimed at regenerating the area of Kurashiki Bikan Chiku, known for tourism, for shared use.
Key features
A vibrant area during the day
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