PLAFUS Kichijoji

Kichijoji, the planned site, is one of Tokyo's most popular neighborhoods, condensing various elements such as the greenery of Inokashira Park, the vibrancy of shops and cafes, shopping streets that support daily life, and the surrounding residential areas. Its greatest appeal lies in the walkability that allows people to pass through alleys and buildings, and the temporal and experiential "depth" that they feel as a result. We have tried to incorporate this depth of Kichijoji into the building design, creating an approach that draws in the vibrancy of the streets by creating an opening further into the site, a facade that creates a multi-layered streetscape by visualizing depth with eaves and wing walls, and a lush roof terrace that creates three-dimensional depth in the city, thereby incorporating elements that shape Kichijoji and connecting them to new appeal. This demonstrates a new form of urban development where small and medium-sized buildings play a leading role in the city, weaving together new appeal through small changes that inherit the charm of the place, even if subtle.