While central Tokyo is known for its tall buildings and cutting-edge architecture, the suburban areas generally seem more down-to-earth. Given this, it’s surprising to see the polychromatic Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka on a thoroughfare through the metropolis’s western suburbs. Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins, both founding members of the Reversible Destiny Foundation, designed these lofts. One of the foundation’s goals is to create architecture that teaches residents to “learn how not to die”, creating buildings that promote well-being and longevity. An alternate interpretation of “learn how not to die” is…
