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

BOOKMARK ARTICLE
Tachinomi Ura's space, encourages the interactions among tourists and the Kurashiki community to happen outside the eatery, giving life to the street during night-time. - Go Itami
The building’s corner had been cut off because of the rezoning of the adjacent train station, which resulted in the façade appearing to be folded inwards at an angle of 45 degrees. - Go Itami
Schemata Architects created one large opening, and tactically placed lighting so the existing structure of the building is highlighted and visible to the people passing by. - Go Itami

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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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