New circular plinths, a nod to stepping stones found in Japanese gardens, surround the structure to activate the vacant areas of the building lot. Photo 4 of 14 in 7 Warehouse Conversions: Turning Industrial Buildings Into Modern Commercial Spaces from Saved From Demolition, a Japanese Sake Warehouse Sees a Second Life

7 Warehouse Conversions: Turning Industrial Buildings Into Modern Commercial Spaces

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In an agricultural town in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, a derelict sake warehouse was salvaged by the people of the town and turned into a community venue with an interior stage for meetings and performances.