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Unusual Architecture in Tokyo - Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka

By Muza-chan on Jul 31, 2009 | In Japan travel | 15 feedbacks »

Today I discovered in Tokyo a strange yet beautiful building complex, Reversible Destiny Lofts.

Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka

This unusual architectural concept, created by Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins, is accompanied by a very interesting theory, saying that people, at home, shouldn’t relax, they should be in an environment that stimulates the senses and invigorates their lives!
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Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka
Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka
Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka

The theory stresses that particularly older people, shouldn’t sit back, which makes them decline. They should live in an environment that can boost immunity and increase longevity… like these buildings.

Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka
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 William · http://spamfromjapan.com
Cool! That's pretty near to me. Is it far from the station?
07/31/09 @ 17:39
 JapanSoc
Tokyo Architecture - Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka
Today I discovered in Tokyo a strange yet beautiful building complex, an architectural concept accompanied by a very interesting theory.
07/31/09 @ 17:42
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
@William: Not very far, several bus stations from Musashi Sakai JR station. Here's are some maps: www.diddlefinger.com, www.navitime.co.jp
07/31/09 @ 18:00
 alexandra · http://allisonarteblogspt.com
amazing buildings, I mean just wow! almost unbelievable, nice colors and I think it would be funny to live there :)
07/31/09 @ 18:21
 Eryl Shields
I quite like to relax, a little, at home!
07/31/09 @ 20:45
 virgo27 · http://www.homebodyblogger.com
awesome architecture!!! very unique and stylish. creative!
07/31/09 @ 21:15
 adrian
Now see, this thing about Japan... if you're not supposed to relax when you're at home, then where?

Huhmmmmm.....
07/31/09 @ 22:32
 Michael Flux · http://michaelflux.com
Holy crap these look amazing, I would love to live there ^_^ - the colors are a bit wonky, but the shape is absolutely awesome :D
08/01/09 @ 00:14
 Aysegul · http://www.turquoisediaries.com
I am dreaming of visiting Japan one day. But for the time being I think I should have to satisfy with your blog. I love it..
08/01/09 @ 12:42
 dr george pradhan mbbs india
# i have been to Japan Sept/Oct 1970 alone 21 days.Nikko to Kobe. Now i be happy to see Japan and delight thru Muza-chan's.
08/01/09 @ 21:05
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
Thank you all, I'm glad you liked it!

@alexandra: Yes, I'm sure it's funny to live there. That's what the architects wanted, anyway! B)

@Eryl Shields: Me too! However, it's an intriguing theory... :-k

@virgo27: I agree, one of the most creative architectures I've seen.

@adrian: Well, it's not about Japan, it's just the theory of the architects (and one of them is american) :)

@Michael Flux: Me too, I would love to experience at least a week in an environment like this!

@Aysegul: Thank you and welcome!

@dr george pradhan: Thank you, I'm honored!
08/01/09 @ 21:11
 Sam Email · http://www.twitter.com/tokyofan
:wave:
I'm the reserved type but I wonder, if I was there, if I'd work up enough courage to ask if I can go in and see how it looks from the inside looking out.
08/10/09 @ 19:46
 James · http://www.naffworld.co.uk/blog
This building was used on the BBC TV show Japanoranama with Jonathan Ross I believe! Not sure if they actually filmed inside or just used the outisde because they look so cool :)
08/11/09 @ 15:13
 Mirjam Friediger · http://www.klett.de/erwachsenenbildung
Dear Muza Chan,

I work at a publishing house in Stuttgart, Germany, and we are very interested in using a couple of your fotos of the lofts in a new book for learning Italian. It is supposed to illustrate modern architecture.

I therefore ask you kindly to grant us the right to publish one or two of your fotos (foto number 2 and number 3 on this site) and to send us the foto in question in high resolution.
Given that the use of the fotos is strictly for teaching purposes, we would be obliged, if you would grant us the right to publish for free.

Apart from in Germany we also publish our books in Switzerland, Austria and the Netherland, and we therefore ask you to grant us your permission for these countries as well.

On behalf of the editorial staff of Ernst Klett Verlag, Italian books for grown-ups, I send you kind regards
Mirjam Friediger

for
Sandra Walthier
Redakteurin/Projektmanagerin

Ernst Klett Sprachen GmbH
Rotebühlstr. 77
70178 Stuttgart
Deutschland/Germany
phone: ++49 (0) 711/6672-1286
fax: ++49 (0) 711 6672-2066
mail: s.walthier@klett.de
www.klett.de

Geschäftsführerin/Managing Director: Elizabeth Webster
Verleger/Publisher: Dr.h.c. Michael Klett HRB 21215, Amtsgericht Stuttgart
11/10/09 @ 17:47
 Rambles with Reese · http://rambleswithreese.blogspot.com
Wow! These buildings are so cool! It's like stepping into a Dr. Seuss book or a cartoon. What a great idea! I love societies that are progressive in ideas and put them into action.

Great photos and post!



03/20/10 @ 11:17

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