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Built to Not Last: The Japanese Trend of Replacing Homes Every 30 Years

In most countries around the world, value is placed on older buildings. There’s something about the history, originality, and charm of an older home that causes their value to sometimes be higher than newly constructed projects. But in Japan, the opposite is almost always the preference. Newly-built homes are the crux of a housing market where homes are almost never sold and the obsession with razing and rebuilding is as much a cultural thing as it is a safety concern, bringing 30-year-old homes to a valueless market.

STÜSSY Harajuku Chapter / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype

STÜSSY Harajuku Chapter / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype   - More Images+ 7

House in Oyamadai / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype

House in Oyamadai / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype   - Exterior Photography, Houses
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House in Oyamadai / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype   - More Images+ 12

The Mass “Harajuku Expanding Landscape Project” / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype

The Mass “Harajuku Expanding Landscape Project” / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype   - More Images+ 21

Retail Stores Under 100 Square Meters: Examples in Plan and Section

Designing commercial spaces has historically been a challenge. In these environments, spatial distribution plays a fundamental role, even more so if we have a few extra square meters. With this being said, the study of these spaces in plan and section can be a great starting point. It not only allows us to analyze the logistics and circulation of customers but also helps us find efficient variations and innovations that will enable your store to stand out from the others.

Below, we've selected a series of 25 examples in plan and section that can help you understand how different architects faced the challenge.

retaW store Harajuku / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype

retaW store Harajuku  / Nobuo Araki/The Archetype - More Images+ 4

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  26
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Azumaya, D-Line, Daiko, Flos, Lixil Corporation, +3
  • Professionals: Kosakusha, On&Off

Office in Sendagaya / Yoshi Kishida/2001

Office in Sendagaya / Yoshi Kishida/2001 - More Images+ 13

  • Architects: Yoshi Kishida/2001
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  90
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  DN Lighting, Sanwa, Toto
  • Professionals: ROOVICE

House in Bandoubashi / 2001

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Yokohama, Japan
  • Architects: 2001
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  43
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Lixil Corporation, Sanwa, WaterSaver Faucet Co.
  • Professionals: ROOVICE

House in Fukaya / Nobuo Araki

House in Fukaya  / Nobuo Araki - More Images+ 11

Fukaya, Japan

House in Daizawa / Nobuo Araki

House in Daizawa / Nobuo Araki - More Images+ 6

House In Mishuku Ⅱ / Nobuo Araki

House In Mishuku Ⅱ / Nobuo Araki - More Images+ 14

Tokyo, Japan

House in Mejirodai / Mejiro Studio + Kozo Kadowaki

House in Mejirodai / Mejiro Studio + Kozo Kadowaki - More Images+ 55

Tokyo, Japan