Alejandro Pineda
@pinedaalejandro.bsky.social
PhD Architect and urban planner. My research focuses on shrinking cities and place attachment in Japan.
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I recently bought "Well-Being in Japan" by Atsushi Miura. His books on suburbanization, "fast-foodification," and "spongification" were invaluable for my thesis. This latest work examines post-growth society, climate change, and AI—and how they're reshaping urban living.
#weeklyreading #japan
#weeklyreading #japan
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I recently bought "Well-Being in Japan" by Atsushi Miura. His books on suburbanization, "fast-foodification," and "spongification" were invaluable for my thesis. This latest work examines post-growth society, climate change, and AI—and how they're reshaping urban living.
#weeklyreading #japan
#weeklyreading #japan
三浦展氏の『ウェルビーイングな日本』を購入しました。郊外化、「ファスト風土化」、「スポンジ化」に関する同氏の著書は、私の論文執筆の過程で、多くの気づきを与えてくれました。本書は、ポスト成長社会、気候変動、AI、そしてそれらが都市生活をどのように変革しているかを考察しています。
#learningfromthesuburbs #weeklyreading #japan
#learningfromthesuburbs #weeklyreading #japan
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
三浦展氏の『ウェルビーイングな日本』を購入しました。郊外化、「ファスト風土化」、「スポンジ化」に関する同氏の著書は、私の論文執筆の過程で、多くの気づきを与えてくれました。本書は、ポスト成長社会、気候変動、AI、そしてそれらが都市生活をどのように変革しているかを考察しています。
#learningfromthesuburbs #weeklyreading #japan
#learningfromthesuburbs #weeklyreading #japan
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History, by Kenzō Tange, opened in April 1983. Tange designed the main window to cast a beautiful reflection of Himeji Castle. The views at mealtime were stunning! 🏯
#Himeji #Placemaking
#Himeji #Placemaking
October 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History, by Kenzō Tange, opened in April 1983. Tange designed the main window to cast a beautiful reflection of Himeji Castle. The views at mealtime were stunning! 🏯
#Himeji #Placemaking
#Himeji #Placemaking
An old house converted into a community place. We heard about "Cafe Sol" in Himeji and went for breakfast. I was pleasantly surprised by the cozy atmosphere of the old two-story house that the owner renovated into a bakery and cafe. A very brief threat 🧵
#Architecture #Himeji
#Architecture #Himeji
October 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
An old house converted into a community place. We heard about "Cafe Sol" in Himeji and went for breakfast. I was pleasantly surprised by the cozy atmosphere of the old two-story house that the owner renovated into a bakery and cafe. A very brief threat 🧵
#Architecture #Himeji
#Architecture #Himeji
I will be sharing some photos of my last visit to Himeji City! These are of Otomemae Street, which connects the station plaza up to the castle. The city launched a streetscape project in 2020 following the grand reopening of both the castle's main keep and the station plaza.
#Placemaking
#Placemaking
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I will be sharing some photos of my last visit to Himeji City! These are of Otomemae Street, which connects the station plaza up to the castle. The city launched a streetscape project in 2020 following the grand reopening of both the castle's main keep and the station plaza.
#Placemaking
#Placemaking
I discovered a gem while browsing through second-hand books! "日本の古地図, Old maps in Japan," is an influential compilation of Japanese maps from ancient times to the early Meiji period edited and translated in the late 1960s.
#weeklyreading #cartophile #Japan
#weeklyreading #cartophile #Japan
October 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I discovered a gem while browsing through second-hand books! "日本の古地図, Old maps in Japan," is an influential compilation of Japanese maps from ancient times to the early Meiji period edited and translated in the late 1960s.
#weeklyreading #cartophile #Japan
#weeklyreading #cartophile #Japan
A model of Himeji Castle and a photo of the real one. Unlike other castles, Himeji Castle survived WWII intact, a rare example of original Japanese castle architecture. In 1993, UNESCO recognized it as one of Japan's first World Heritage sites. 🏯
#Placemaking #Himeji #Japan
#Placemaking #Himeji #Japan
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A model of Himeji Castle and a photo of the real one. Unlike other castles, Himeji Castle survived WWII intact, a rare example of original Japanese castle architecture. In 1993, UNESCO recognized it as one of Japan's first World Heritage sites. 🏯
#Placemaking #Himeji #Japan
#Placemaking #Himeji #Japan
Una maqueta del Castillo de Himeji y una foto del castillo real. A diferencia de otros castillos, sobrevivió intacto a la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Uno de los primeros lugares de Japón reconocidos como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en 1993 🏯 #Heritage #Himeji #Japan
September 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
このたび、濱口祐介教授著『描かれた 蝦夷地・北海道 イメージの500年：地図で読む日本北辺史』を購入いたしました。
本書は、日本最北端地域への見方が時代とともにどのように変遷してきたのかを、地図を手がかりに紐解く非常に興味深い一冊です。
#Weeklyreading
本書は、日本最北端地域への見方が時代とともにどのように変遷してきたのかを、地図を手がかりに紐解く非常に興味深い一冊です。
#Weeklyreading
September 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
このたび、濱口祐介教授著『描かれた 蝦夷地・北海道 イメージの500年：地図で読む日本北辺史』を購入いたしました。
本書は、日本最北端地域への見方が時代とともにどのように変遷してきたのかを、地図を手がかりに紐解く非常に興味深い一冊です。
#Weeklyreading
本書は、日本最北端地域への見方が時代とともにどのように変遷してきたのかを、地図を手がかりに紐解く非常に興味深い一冊です。
#Weeklyreading
I recently purchased "500 Years of Images of Hokkaido and Ezo" by Professor Yusuke Hamaguchi.
It is a fascinating journey through Japan's northernmost region, exploring how perceptions of this area have changed over time.
#Weeklyreading #Hokkaido
It is a fascinating journey through Japan's northernmost region, exploring how perceptions of this area have changed over time.
#Weeklyreading #Hokkaido
September 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I recently purchased "500 Years of Images of Hokkaido and Ezo" by Professor Yusuke Hamaguchi.
It is a fascinating journey through Japan's northernmost region, exploring how perceptions of this area have changed over time.
#Weeklyreading #Hokkaido
It is a fascinating journey through Japan's northernmost region, exploring how perceptions of this area have changed over time.
#Weeklyreading #Hokkaido
In "The Art of Architectural Grafting," Jeanne Gang proposes the concept of grafting to reconsider architectural and urban reuse. Through thoughtful texts and projects, the book reflects on reusing materials and structures to achieve meaningful regenerative adaptations
#Weeklyreading #Placemaking
#Weeklyreading #Placemaking
August 22, 2025 at 3:43 AM
In "The Art of Architectural Grafting," Jeanne Gang proposes the concept of grafting to reconsider architectural and urban reuse. Through thoughtful texts and projects, the book reflects on reusing materials and structures to achieve meaningful regenerative adaptations
#Weeklyreading #Placemaking
#Weeklyreading #Placemaking
The City of Tomorrow: Sensors, Networks, Hackers, and the Future of Urban Life by Carlo Ratti and Matthew Claudel is a fantastic reflection of how Big Data and the Internet of Things can help us better understand urban dynamics and achieve new forms of critically engaged citizenship.
#WeeklyReading
#WeeklyReading
August 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The City of Tomorrow: Sensors, Networks, Hackers, and the Future of Urban Life by Carlo Ratti and Matthew Claudel is a fantastic reflection of how Big Data and the Internet of Things can help us better understand urban dynamics and achieve new forms of critically engaged citizenship.
#WeeklyReading
#WeeklyReading
I recently learned that my thesis is now accessible for consultation at the Keio University media center. I would like to take this opportunity to share some pictures of it here.
#weeklyreading
#weeklyreading
August 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I recently learned that my thesis is now accessible for consultation at the Keio University media center. I would like to take this opportunity to share some pictures of it here.
#weeklyreading
#weeklyreading
Yesterday, I virtually attended the lecture "Cultivating Urban Margins: The Future Potential of Agriculture Seen through Temporary Use and Citizen Participation" (都市の余白を耕す ～暫定利用・市民参加から見えるこれからの農の可能性) by Naomi Shimpo, from the University of Tokyo.
#Urbanrevitalization #Placemaking
#Urbanrevitalization #Placemaking
August 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Yesterday, I virtually attended the lecture "Cultivating Urban Margins: The Future Potential of Agriculture Seen through Temporary Use and Citizen Participation" (都市の余白を耕す ～暫定利用・市民参加から見えるこれからの農の可能性) by Naomi Shimpo, from the University of Tokyo.
#Urbanrevitalization #Placemaking
#Urbanrevitalization #Placemaking
"Compact City Urbanism: the Toyama's Experience," by Naoto Nakajima, Yuriko Takayanagi and Masayoshi Nagano. The compact city model and its variations have significantly influenced urban planning and policies, particularly in Japan.
#weeklyreading #japan #placemaking
#weeklyreading #japan #placemaking
July 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
"Compact City Urbanism: the Toyama's Experience," by Naoto Nakajima, Yuriko Takayanagi and Masayoshi Nagano. The compact city model and its variations have significantly influenced urban planning and policies, particularly in Japan.
#weeklyreading #japan #placemaking
#weeklyreading #japan #placemaking
『コンパクトシティのアーバニズム: コンパクトなまちづくり、富山の経験』。コンパクトシティモデルとその派生形は、特に日本の都市計画や政策に大きな影響を与えてきました。本書では、このモデルの歴史と現状を概観し、人口減少に対抗することに成功した数少ない事例の一つである富山市を取り上げています。掲載されている図表や地図も素晴らしいです。
#weeklyreading
#weeklyreading
July 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
『コンパクトシティのアーバニズム: コンパクトなまちづくり、富山の経験』。コンパクトシティモデルとその派生形は、特に日本の都市計画や政策に大きな影響を与えてきました。本書では、このモデルの歴史と現状を概観し、人口減少に対抗することに成功した数少ない事例の一つである富山市を取り上げています。掲載されている図表や地図も素晴らしいです。
#weeklyreading
#weeklyreading
"Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution" by @jskstreet.bsky.social and Seth Solomonow is an inspiring look at how the authors played a key role in transforming various streets in New York into vibrant spaces through the concept of tactical urbanism.
#weeklyreading
#weeklyreading
July 17, 2025 at 5:52 AM
"Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution" by @jskstreet.bsky.social and Seth Solomonow is an inspiring look at how the authors played a key role in transforming various streets in New York into vibrant spaces through the concept of tactical urbanism.
#weeklyreading
#weeklyreading
Godzilla The Art!
The second part of the exhibition features a fascinating documentary by Tomoko Sato, which interweaves Godzilla with the history and memory of Tokyo, reexamining its transformations from the post-war era to the present on an "anti-human" viewpoint.
#godzilla
The second part of the exhibition features a fascinating documentary by Tomoko Sato, which interweaves Godzilla with the history and memory of Tokyo, reexamining its transformations from the post-war era to the present on an "anti-human" viewpoint.
#godzilla
June 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Godzilla The Art!
The second part of the exhibition features a fascinating documentary by Tomoko Sato, which interweaves Godzilla with the history and memory of Tokyo, reexamining its transformations from the post-war era to the present on an "anti-human" viewpoint.
#godzilla
The second part of the exhibition features a fascinating documentary by Tomoko Sato, which interweaves Godzilla with the history and memory of Tokyo, reexamining its transformations from the post-war era to the present on an "anti-human" viewpoint.
#godzilla
Godzilla The Art! We went to this fantastic exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla. The first part compiles works from different artists about their perception of "Godzilla."
June 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Godzilla The Art! We went to this fantastic exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla. The first part compiles works from different artists about their perception of "Godzilla."
"Abordando problemáticas sociales a través de la agricultura urbana". En esta interesante conferencia, la profesora Naomi Shimpo analiza el potencial de la agricultura urbana para fortalecer las redes comunitarias en las ciudades.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
都市における農的空間を通じた社会課題の解決
YouTube video by Jorge Almazan Studiolab
www.youtube.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"Abordando problemáticas sociales a través de la agricultura urbana". En esta interesante conferencia, la profesora Naomi Shimpo analiza el potencial de la agricultura urbana para fortalecer las redes comunitarias en las ciudades.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
"Addressing social issues through urban agricultural spaces." In this engaging lecture, Prof. Naomi Shimpo discusses the potential of urban agriculture to enhance social networks within cities.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
都市における農的空間を通じた社会課題の解決
YouTube video by Jorge Almazan Studiolab
www.youtube.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"Addressing social issues through urban agricultural spaces." In this engaging lecture, Prof. Naomi Shimpo discusses the potential of urban agriculture to enhance social networks within cities.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsI...
Esta semana tuvimos el placer de recibir a la profesora Clara Garcia-Mayor, de la Universidad de Alicante. Su conferencia expuso el delicado balance entre transformación y preservación urbana en las ciudades europeas.
#citymaking #placemaking
#citymaking #placemaking
June 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Esta semana tuvimos el placer de recibir a la profesora Clara Garcia-Mayor, de la Universidad de Alicante. Su conferencia expuso el delicado balance entre transformación y preservación urbana en las ciudades europeas.
#citymaking #placemaking
#citymaking #placemaking
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor Clara Garcia-Mayor from Alicante University, who delivered a talk titled "Urban DNA: Keeping the Soul, Changing the City" at our Lab at Keio University.
#citymaking #placemaking
#citymaking #placemaking
June 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor Clara Garcia-Mayor from Alicante University, who delivered a talk titled "Urban DNA: Keeping the Soul, Changing the City" at our Lab at Keio University.
#citymaking #placemaking
#citymaking #placemaking