Maximizing Small Living Spaces

Curatorial theme: ‘Maximizing Small Living Spaces’

Part One – Case Study of ‘Nakagin Capsule Tower’ by Kisho Kurokawa:

 Short write up of Japan

o Tokyo, Japan housing crisis. Like why housing in japan is built so small? And link with this

case-study.

 Short write up of the project

 Explain design concept ideas process to the final stage using image of (Diagrams, Sketches,

Photos or floorplan…etc) with writing captions according to MLA.

 Ergonomics of interior space of the capsule

 Conclusion + Analysis of project

Part Two - Summarize:

 Write 500-700 words. Your writing must demonstrate your understanding about the ideas behind

the projects and how those ideas translate spatially into the final sketches/ plans/ designs, as well

as their connections to the overall curatorial theme.

 Can support with image and caption them according to MLA. (Can use from the Part One – Case

Study)