Capsule House Capsule House today is no longersuch a rarity. This type of house is extremely popular in countries with a large population in order to save space for living space while maintaining maximum functionality.
View of the house from the street A few years ago in JapanA similar capsule house was threatened with demolition, but the decision was changed and some apartments in this house are still functioning. However, many of the apartments are in critical condition.
A large round window overlooking the road. TheseThe capsule apartments were built in 1972. When built, they were simply stacked like Lego around a concrete base. This was done to allow for the possibility of replacing outdated apartments with new ones.
Folding table Area of each apartmentis 4 by 2.5 meters. They were originally created for Japanese traders who wanted to rest during the long journey home. The apartments are equipped according to the standard: a bed, a sink, a bathroom, a folding desk and even a TV with an alarm clock.
Small kitchen Each capsule apartment was supposed to become a small corner in a huge city with all the necessary conditions for a person.
View from the front door Despite the fact that theseThe capsule apartments were supposed to be replaced with more modern ones over time, but this was never done due to the high financial costs. Thus, these capsule houses, despite their low rental costs, great functionality and space saving, are considered by local residents as a relic of the past. They also hope for the demolition of the building and its replacement with something newer.
Capsule house: an interesting and suitable option for megacities
