Manuscript

Crisis in Japanese Democracy – The Shiratori Plan

01/01/1991

Project Report Draft

Two draft copies of manuscript discussing the need for a high density, low rise solution to the housing crisis in Japan. Speaks to post war shifts in the direction of architectural solutions to housing and the response by the Japanese people.

Content of

Project 1 Items

Shiratori Plan - Low-Rise High-Density Housing 1990 to 1991

Nagoya, Japan

Neighborhood Planning, Designed , Not built

The Shiratori Plan in Nagoya asked for an integrated neighborhood for 550 families at an overall density of 80 families per acre, on a 6.24 acres site, with an average area of 72 square meters per unit and total area ...

References

Correspondence 1 Items

The Shiratori Plan: The premise of this letter is to facilitate a way to utilize the time and energy in the project by focusing on the importance of the precious treasure as its main purpose. Time is spent in the letter trying to help Christopher understand how the politics of Japanese leaders could hinder the success of the message they are trying to convey 22/05/1981

Project, Status of Project, Informative

Manuscripts 2 Items

Reports 1 Items

The Precious Jewel - The Shiratori Plan: "New Version, March 1993" 01/03/1993

Project, Project Report

188-page document with eight chapters, focused on the crisis in the Japanese Democracy as it is reflected in the practice of architecture and the fictitious idea that high-rise buildings are inevitable. The Shiratori Plan was presented as the answer against ...