Metabolism (architecture)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/metabolism-architecture

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the architectural movement?Post-war Japanese biomimetic architectural movement known as Metabolism
2. What is Metabolism architecture?Metabolism is a Japanese design idea from after World War II that imagines buildings that can grow and change like plants. It uses big structures called megastructures and small, replaceable parts called capsules.
3. Why did Metabolist architects want buildings to grow?They believed cities should be flexible and adapt to people and nature, just like living organisms. Growing buildings could change with time without needing to be rebuilt.

Biomimetic Architecture: An architectural approach that draws inspiration from natural forms, processes, and ecosystems to solve design challenges.
Megastructure: A large-scale architectural project designed to house multiple functions and potentially serve as a framework for future expansion.
Modular Design: The construction of buildings or components from standardized, interchangeable units or modules for flexibility and ease of assembly.
Urbanism: The study and planning of cities and urban environments, focusing on their social, economic, and physical aspects.