# Architectural Model Museums 'Kenchiku Soko' is a Destination for Viewing Architectural Models By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architectural-models References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/archi-depot-first-museum-japan-for-architecture-models/) & [archi-depot](http://www.archi-depot.com/) 'Kenchiku Soko' (Architeture Depo) is a new museum in Tokyo that is now known as the first museum in Japan for architectural models. While there have been plenty of architectural exhibitions in the city in the past, models are often presented alongside a slew of other project information, including plans, concept diagrams and videos. This dedicated museum gives architectural models the chance to shine on their own. In order to learn more about a particular model when visiting, the public has the chance to [scan QR codes on their smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience). Kenchiku Soko is host to models that have been made by some of Japan's leading architectural firms, including Wonderwall, Torafu Architects and [Pritzker Prize recipient Shigeru Ban](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dedicated Model Museums:** More specialized and dedicated museums could be created to showcase various types of models. - **QR Code Integration:** Using QR codes for educational purposes could be further implemented in museums and exhibitions. - **Increased Recognition of Architectural Models:** Architectural models may gain more recognition and appreciation as an art form and be showcased in more museums and exhibitions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architectural firms could incorporate the creation of models as a main feature of their work and plan to showcase these models in museum exhibitions. - **Museums and Exhibitions:** Developers of museums and exhibitions could incorporate more technology and interactive features like QR codes to enhance the visitor experience. - **Art and Design:** Architectural models could be viewed as an art form and marketed and sold in art galleries and design stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honoring Art Restoration Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/many-lives-of-the-nakagin-capsule-tower.md) - [Compact Public Art Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshima-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Environmentally Harmonious Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md) - [Wooden Roof Japanese Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-city-museum.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Cultural Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espace-gabrielle-chanel-1.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Architecturally Intricate Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture.md)