Eureka Builds the Dragon Court Village in Japan
Jamie Danielle Munro — March 26, 2014 — Art & Design
References: eurk.jp & designboom
The Dragon Court Village is located in Japan and designed by architecture firm Eureka. Because space was limited, the apartments are extremely compact and close to each other, creating a nice sense of community within the apartment complex.
From the outside the residential space looks like pieces of stacked timber boxes, but on the inside each unit is divided up evenly, and comes with parking spaces and a garage. Communal areas have been set up to encourage interaction between individuals, and since the space is quite small it's expected to be easy to meet others within the building. Wind is quite an issue in the area that the Dragon Court Village was built, so blocked semi-outdoor areas were constructed in the center of the design.
Photo Credits: designboom, eurk.jp
From the outside the residential space looks like pieces of stacked timber boxes, but on the inside each unit is divided up evenly, and comes with parking spaces and a garage. Communal areas have been set up to encourage interaction between individuals, and since the space is quite small it's expected to be easy to meet others within the building. Wind is quite an issue in the area that the Dragon Court Village was built, so blocked semi-outdoor areas were constructed in the center of the design.
Photo Credits: designboom, eurk.jp
Trend Themes
1. Compact Living - The Dragon Court Village showcases the trend of designing extremely compact apartments to maximize limited space.
2. Community Living - The close proximity of the apartments in Dragon Court Village creates a sense of community within the complex, reflecting the trend of promoting social interactions in residential spaces.
3. Sustainable Design - The blocked semi-outdoor areas in the center of Dragon Court Village address the issue of wind in the area, emphasizing the trend of incorporating sustainable design solutions in architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The compact living trend opens up opportunities for real estate developers to create innovative solutions for maximizing space in urban areas.
2. Architecture - The community living trend calls for architects to design residential spaces that encourage social connections and foster a sense of community.
3. Construction - The focus on sustainable design in Dragon Court Village presents opportunities for construction companies to implement eco-friendly solutions in their projects.
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