Japanese Metabolism and Resilient Cities: How Metabolist Concepts Can Influence Resilient Urban Planning for Natural Disaster Preparedness

This research could explore how the principles of the Metabolist movement—such as modularity, adaptability, and organic growth—can be applied to contemporary urban planning strategies aimed at enhancing resilience against natural disasters. By analyzing historical Metabolist projects in Japan alongside modern approaches to disaster-resistant urban design, the study could identify ways to integrate flexible infrastructure, responsive public spaces, and community-centered planning into cities vulnerable to floods, earthquakes, or other environmental hazards. The research could include case studies, comparative analysis, and design proposals informed by both architectural theory and disaster management practices.