ABA Invited to Contribute to X-Knowledge Home: Japan Relief Ideas Issue

Our Sanctuary Along the Coast project was developed in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and was commissioned by X-Knowledge Home No. 15 for its “Idea Donation” issue, edited by Hironori Watanabe and Akiko Shimizu. The piece explores how architecture might provide refuge, reflection, and reconnection in the wake of sudden loss—using the coastline itself as a setting for gathering, memorial, and calm. The publication brings together a thoughtful collection of proposals addressing the aftermath of the disaster, and, for those who read Japanese, it is a beautifully assembled volume. A portion of the proceeds from the issue supports the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief fund, aligning design speculation with direct aid.