Research; BOSS Study Trip Japan '09: Architecture, Urbanism, Real Estate & Housing and Technology in Japan

Research; BOSS Study Trip Japan '09: Architecture, Urbanism, Real Estate & Housing and Technology in Japan

Feenstra, R.
Van Beelen, C.
Wamelink, J.W.F.
Geraedts, R.P.

Architecture and The Built Environment

Real Estate & Housing

2010-12-31

Japan is a land of many faces as we discovered: from seasonal changes, and thereby heavy rainfall, high humidity, tropical cyclones; to a stunning 127,300,000 inhabitants; or what about the only 10% buildable surface of the continent; seismic activity; fast going technological developments like electronic gadgets, robots, and supersonic trains without even a second delay (in contrast of the Dutch situation)... Even in its names Nihon, Nippen, Nippon, Japon or Japan, one gets fascinated by the typical culture and curious about the roots of it. Protected by the ocean, culture was kept pure for many centuries. Strong and straightforward, ‘the old way of doing things’ is still embedded in the modern life of Japan. Although the western civilization has made its entrance by ways of KFC’s, McD’s, music, lifestyle and beauty, Japan kept its very own interpretation of approaching things. Hierarchy still is of significant influence, and socially we can learn from its generousness and kindness. Enough reasons for BOSS to decide to make a two weeks study trip to this fascinating country! Despite of this relatively short period and thereby busy schedule, a wide range of interesting information from various sources made this trip exiting, and informative. The following pages represent a reflection of the trip: a research that is done by the participating students from the faculty of Architecture at the University of Technology Delft . As a student society from this faculty, BOSS – Building Organization Student Society – each year organizes trips to likewise interesting countries. It stimulates students and broadens their theoretical context with a practical touch. As study trip committee, we are proud to present this publication and would like to wish you a pleasant reading. At last, a great appreciation is made to our supporting professors Hans Wamelink and Rob Geraedts and the input of the students. Moreover, without the help of contacts in Japan and The Netherlands and support of sponsors we would not have been able to experience an interesting country like Japan at all. Thank you all for supporting BOSS!

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