# Socially Conscious Shrinking Buildings The Reverse Engineering Project Razes the Skyscraper Down By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-engineering-project References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2013/01/30/incredible-shrinking-building-top-down-demolition-in-style/) This incredible reverse engineering project echoes the Japanese culture distinctively. Japanese culture is one that is highly conscious and mindful to avoid public disturbance. Japanese people in general are appreciative of politeness and respectfulness and are careful to act that way towards each other. The [top-down demolition project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/many-lives-of-the-nakagin-capsule-tower) is one that represents this value concretely on a visible realm. This skyscraper is being demolished floor by floor by holding the upper floor up as the demolishing process takes place and then strategically lowering the floor down. This gives the process a shrinking effect. The process of reverse engineering emphasizes the importance of taking down a piece of work with equal care it it took to have it made. The process causes minimal disturbance to the outside by eliminating dust, noise and environmental damage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reverse Engineering Demolition:** Demolitions that focus on taking down a building with equal care to the care it took to make it, causing minimal disturbance to the surrounding environment and community. - **Mindful Building Demolition:** A process of taking down buildings floor by floor, showcasing a culture's value on politeness and respectfulness towards the environment and community. - **Sustainable Demolition Practices:** A process of demolition that eliminates dust, noise and environmental damage, promoting sustainable practices in the construction and demolition industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** An opportunity for construction companies to adopt environmentally conscious and community-friendly demolition practices. - **Architecture:** A chance for architects to design buildings that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also take into consideration their impact on the surrounding environment and community during the demolition process. - **Engineering:** An opportunity to develop new and innovative demolition methods that are mindful of the community and the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Tower Suspensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-fenchurch-street-project.md) - [Vacant Wood-Clad Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichihara-life-and-work-commission-office.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Minimalist Concrete Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Vertically Ruptured Juxtaposing Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tear-away-house.md) - [Time Passage-Celebrating Restored Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyawa.md)