This project entails a series of vertical cemeteries, offering a dignified resting place for individuals who pass away alone (孤独死/Kodokushi) in Tokyo, while simultaneously serving as new public spaces within the city. The above-ground platforms provide visitors with a vantage point to reflect upon the urban landscape, basking in sunlight, while the underground sections house areas for prayer and storage of personal belongings.
2020 Spring
Tokyo Bay, Japan
Advisor: Peter Waldman