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Unlimited access to all of professionally curated archives and articles.

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  • *For individual or student user, cancellation for subscription can be requested at any time.
  • *Contents are in bilingual, Japanese and English. Some translation are supported by DeepL.
  • *Group plan with affordable price is offered for any institutions, such as universities, libraries, companies, etc. Please see Group Plan for more info.

  • 01.

    Discover essential architecture

    Full-text-search and filtering support discovering essential architeture, in Japanese and English. All projects and articles are curated from 'Shinkenchiku,' and its sister journals including 'a+u.'

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  • 02.

    Learn through distinct resource

    Our article consists of comprehensive materials, prepared exclusively for our publication. - drawings, photographs, essays, datasheets, etc. The datasheet describes construction information such as building specs, finishes, materials, etc.

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  • 03.

    Accumulate and share knowledge

    Bookmark your favorite projects from our archive, curating over 36,000 projects. Organize your bookmarks into folder and share with your peers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.
What is the 'Shinkenchiku DATA'? How is it different from an Ebook?
A.
Shinkenchiku DATA' is a web-based, bilingual service for searching and browsing the most essential architectural projects, professionally curated and published in 'Shinkenchiku,' 'Jutakutokushu,' 'a+u.' While Ebook grants the experience of viewing an entire journal, along with the topicality of the time, our 'DATA' brings the experience of learning architecture on a project-by-project basis, from a vast, essential architectural archive. Both our paper-based readerships and others will surely have the unique experience of learning important contemporary architectural projects.
Q2.
What are the characteristics of each periodical journal, 'Shinkenchiku,' 'Jutakutokushu,' and 'a+u'?
A.
Shinkenchiku' is Japan's leading architecture magazine, first published in August 1925. Shinkenchiku archives contemporary architecture in Japan and by Japanese architects, using the finest photographs, drawings, and other materials in a consistent editorial style. 'Jutakutokushu (Housing Special)' was launched in May 1985. As a sister magazine of Shinkenchiku, the journal focuses on housing design works in Japan. The journal also features contemporary housing issues, aimed at responding to the wide range of interests of our readership. 'a+u' was first published in January 1971, as a bilingual (Japanese-English) architectural journal that provides essential architectural coverage from around the globe.
Q3.
Our organization is considering for the group subscription/contract. How do I start?
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For groups interested in purchasing our subscriptions for your organization, we offer a convenient group plan with a discount price. Currently, more than 60 % of well-renown universities, as well as corporates in Japan are utilizing our service. For more information, please contact us using the Inquiry Form.
Q4.
What devices are supported?
A.
Currently, 'Shinkenchiku DATA' database contains over 36,000 projects. The availability of curated projects is from the following journal and back numbers. 'Shinkenchiku': 1975 to the latest 'Jutakutokushu': 1985 (first issue) to the latest 'a+u': from 2000 to the latest *excluding some issues for a+u
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• Unlimited access to all archives from each journal, currently over 36,000 projects. • Save 2-months-free with annual plan. Even more with Group plan. • Journals are organized into three main streams as below.

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Included Journals:

Shinkenchiku

One of Japan’s leading architecture journals. First published in August 1925. Since its inaugural issue, Shinkenchiku has been endorsed by innumerable architects from Japan and Asia, for its detailed presentation of contemporary Japanese architecture with high quality photos, plans and drawings. *All issues from 1975 to most current articles are on our archive.

Jutakutokushu

Each issue of Jutakutokushu("Housing Special") introduces and interprets most essential housing projects from Japan, with beautiful photography and detailed plans. First published as a quarterly journal in May 1985, and monthly since May 1986. *All issues from 1985 to most current articles are on our archive.

a+u

a+u – Architecture & Urbanism – is a bilingual monthly periodical covering global architecture, since January 1971 The journal features direct reporting on individual architects in various countries, and each issue is edited from a unique perspective to efficiently deliver the latest trends to readers. *Issues from 2000 to most current articles are on our archive.

*Most recent archives will be available 1 or 2 months after its printed edition's release.
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Give your employees and students access to unbiased and data-driven architectural archive with a group subscription to Shinkenchiku.DATA. We offer more affordable annual subscriptions for institutions and offices. If you have any questions about Group Plan, please feel free to Contact us.
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