I am Chiaki Uematsu, an architect. I work daily on various initiatives centered around diversity. One of the primary issues with diversity in Japan is the gender gap, which is among the lowest in developed countries globally. While many discussions on diversity focus on closing the gender gap, I believe we need to look beyond […]
This time, aiming for sustainable development, I have set the concept following the “Five Great Ideas of the Universe,” concepts also adopted in the Five-Story Pagoda of Horyuji Temple. Although I still can’t articulate it well, through the teachings of my architectural mentors, I have adopted key elements of Steiner architecture, such as shapes and […]
How often do you meet new people each month? How many communities do you belong to? AI is rapidly transforming our lives, and with increased longevity, maintaining the status quo means falling behind. To live comfortably, it’s essential for us to meet a variety of people. Unfortunately, our cities and buildings aren’t designed to facilitate […]
Today, I’d like to write about what makes an environment where one can work while feeling their best. It’s great to have a sense of fulfillment and usefulness in the workplace. Suddenly, I have a question… How many new acquaintances or friends do you all make in a month? Due to my profession in architectural […]
I’m Chiaki, a Japanese architect. Currently, the inbound business is thriving, and various initiatives are providing us with more opportunities to discover the charm of regional areas we didn’t know before. However, from an architect’s perspective, there are often overlooked points in regional revitalization that seem wasteful. I have summarized these points. With the increase […]
In Japan, it is generally considered bad manners for women to apply makeup on the train. Many people are conscious of time during their commutes, and the cultural emphasis on respecting others and public spaces is commendable. However, many women likely feel the need to utilize the idle time while waiting on the platform or […]
I’m chiaki, an architect. To those owning large buildings, have you been pondering how to respond to the recent news regarding restrooms? Today, I want to discuss a design approach for gender-neutral restrooms that can be implemented without the need for a specialist architect, aimed at corporate managers grappling with this issue. To put it […]