automated countryside (2018)
central glass international architectural design competition
honorable mention
jury: hiroshi naito, kengo kuma, jun aoki, yoshiharu tsukamoto, tadao kamei & etc.
How will the appearance of autonomous vehicles change our lives, towns, and architecture? As for effects on people’s lives and communities, autonomous driving will facilitate the transportation of goods and people in suburban housing complexes and areas with large elderly populations. The project envisions the bright future of the countryside, which is currently facing a decrease in population and aging. In response to such a distinct context of rural towns, the evolving technology of autonomous driving can be an adaptable