People live in old airplanes converted into dwellings, and people live in buses converted into homes. There are a small number of people who live in vehicles that have been converted into residences. Although it is a house, I feel as if I can go anywhere at any time. Perhaps this is the secret behind the popularity of "vehicle housing.

As the name suggests, "platform" houses resemble station platforms. It was designed by Takanobu Kishimoto of CONTAINER DESIGN.


According to the CONTAINER DESIGN website, a train car has been located here for a long time, and the area has been open to the public as a place for local residents to relax. The "platform" was built without removing the train car, but rather utilizing the train.

But why did they not remove the train? Mr. Kishimoto explains on the CONTAINER DESIGN website as follows.

At first, we planned to remove the train and build a new building on a larger site. However, when we looked inside the car, we found scraps of newspaper articles and letters of appreciation, which showed that the train had contributed to the community and was well-liked by the residents. Therefore, we decided to propose leaving it for this family rather than removing it as it is."

A wide, large window has been installed on the north side of the "platform" so that the train cars are always visible. The fireplace installed in the room creates the atmosphere of being in an old station waiting room. Even the clock mounted on the wall looks like that of a waiting room, which is strange.



The interior of the train has been completely remodeled, while retaining the windows and entrances. The interior (car interior?) has the warmth of wood. The interior of the train has been completely remodeled, leaving the windows and entrances intact.


At the beginning of the Meiji era (1868-1912), many of the castles that remained in various parts of Japan were destroyed. At that time, people believed that this was the way to modernization. But now, 100 years later, many people believe that destroying the castles was a mistake and that they should have kept them.

The "platform" protects the sight of trains in the city. After a few years or decades, many people will think that it was right to protect this scenery. Platform" is a wonderful house that will make you think about such a thing.


(All images were taken from the website of CONTAINER DESIGN with permission.)