What is the next generation of Tokyo’s “third places”?

We documented the situation of today’s Tokyo workforce and real estate, including government plans, key industries, demographics, and both current and future development sites. We then identified our potential users’ behavior patterns, and attempted to envision a “day in the life” of a worker in Tokyo, supported via online surveys and in-depth interviews of 20 people who live and work in the city. We used this information to identify the needs and priorities of the Tokyo workforce. Our team then proposed conceptual design solutions to address these needs, focused on spaces people occupy when they are not at home and not at work, commonly referred to as “third places.”

Tokyo is expected to see a massive amount of redevelopment over the next decade, resulting in upwards of 28 million square feet of new office space. As the city undergoes a change of such magnitude, the way its residents live and work will be si