In Japan, both old buildings standing vacant and the economic decline of local shopping arcades have become major social problems. This capsule hotel was designed to address both issues while embracing sustainable, socially responsible design principles. Rather than building from the ground up, the hotel was constructed in an existing vacant building in order to better utilize resources. The design is deliberately minimalist in order to encourage visitors to patronize local shops, ultimately reviving the local economy and preserving the shopping arcade.

Hajime Tsuruta is the founder of NRC Architecture and Design Firm. He has won over 10 design awards in Japan, Korea, and the USA. Hajime is deeply invested in addressing socioeconomic issues through his designs, which highlight his key values of sustainability and social responsibility.

We want the company to inspire and be embraced by clients from all over the world through its unique architecture and design. We are looking for partnerships with both companies and individuals with which we can share creative and innovative ideas - small to large, residential to commercial projects, and everything in between.