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March 10, 2006
Housing Project - Mitaka, Tokyo Japan
This 9 unit apartment building is the work of New York based designer Arakawa. When looking for a new home, most people look for comfort in a symetric and logical layout. Arakawa strongly disagrees as he believes people, particularly older people shouldn't just sit back and relax offering no stimulation to their bodies and minds. He insists they should be in a environment that stimulates their senses and invigorates their lives.
Some of features include: bright colors, concave floors, patio doors that require you to crawl (resembles indoor playgrounds), electric switches in unexpected places that force you to feel around for the right one.
"You'll learn to figure it out" Arakawa says when asked how to live in his apartments. Ten minutes of stumbling around is enough to send even the healthiest young person over the edge. He says that's precisely the point. The apartment will make you alert and awaken instincts, so you'll live better, longer and even forever," says Arakawa.
Just as much as I'm opposed to sticking old people into these "fast-food-counter-looking" plastic barracks. I'm amazed by the absurd idea and I can't help thinking about having my grandparents move in a for few months and study their behavior.
Posted by diverseawareness at 8:49 PM | Permalink
Comments
i really really want one the look sooooo cooool xxxxxxx
Posted by: jamie at December 2, 2006 1:30 PM