架构师提供的文本描述。这是一个为西方背包客而设的招待所项目，靠近Asakusa，是最著名的观光区之一。业主认为，这个社区，大量的老旅社需要创新的功能，以适应全球化，这戏剧性地改变了游客的质量和数量。因此，袋鼠旅馆就是在这个时候用“背包客招待所”的概念建造的。

Text description provided by the architects. This is a project of a hostel for western backpackers favorably near to Asakusa; one of the most famous sightseeing areas. The owner thinks this neighborhood, massed with old hostels entails innovative functions to meet the globalization which dramatically changed the quality and quantity of visitors. Thus Kangaroo Hotel was made at this time with the concept ; "backpackers hostel".

 © Masao Nishikawa

(C)Nishikawa Masao

在一楼大堂，互联网和咖啡馆空间被安排，旅客可以收集信息和共享公共空间。上层有最小的单身者和夫妇的房间。屋顶是一个交通空间，旅行者可以在这里联系和举办活动。这家袋鼠酒店以传统的西方宿舍为范儿，让男人和女人都能享受舒适的住宿。

On the 1st floor lobby, the internet and a café space are arranged so that travelers can collect information and share public space. The upper floors have minimum rooms for singles and couples. The rooftop is a communication space where travelers can associate and hold events. This Kangaroo Hotel models conventional western dormitories so that both men and women feel free to lodge comfortably.

 © Masao Nishikawa

(C)Nishikawa Masao