REBIRTH OF BAMBOO
“Building with the rhythm of nature, honoring the memory of the city.”
Bamboo Pre-supported Modular Building Design
March - October 2023
Shimbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Team Work

Key Words:
Metabolism Reborn
Bio-Material Innovation
Modular Tectonics

[ REBIRTH OF BAMBOO ] is more than a tribute to a lost landmark; it is a profound experiment in how digital productivity can revive traditional culture. This project reconstructs a vertical Ukiyo-e Residential Complex on the site of the former Nakagin Capsule Tower.

This is more than a mere vessel for living and working. The performance of ancient materials, empowered by digital technology, demonstrates a capacity to provide precise ecological resilience for modern urban renewal. Driven by the rationality of algorithms, the architecture of the future can simultaneously embody industrial precision, natural warmth, and the profound depth of civilization."




Algorithmic Logic & Tectonics
Through Algorithmic Modularity, the design precisely balances the rigor of artistic creation, the openness of exhibition spaces, and the diverse living needs of both creators (artisans/apprentices) and sojourners (visitors) within a dense urban scale. The choice of "Bamboo" as the core tectonic medium is not only for its ecological properties but for its embodiment of the material logic of Ukiyo-e’s woodblock and printing heritage. Through digital parametric deduction, ancient bamboo is transformed into precise prefabricated modules, creating a complete loop from underlying algorithms to elevated aesthetics.




The building has been designed to provide an ideal environment for ukiyo-e practitioners, apprentices and visitors. It comprises workspaces suitable for creativity, a dedicated apprentice training area and exhibition space to display ukiyo-e works and related artefacts. In addition, the building houses educational facilities that provide lectures, workshops and training rooms to teach the public about ukiyo-e and its techniques.



We focus on the psychological aspects of combining work and living spaces in a way that aims to reduce commuting time and stress. We propose the organisation of "vertical spaces" to increase efficiency and improve the quality of life of the users.

Modular Design



Site Plan



Rendering