Abstract
This paper aims to clarify the spatial problems of a place for immigrants by analyzing a group of small shops built by immigrants in A housing complex. A residents' association established the land, which was built the shops. They had a role as a node for ethnic groups. But they were removed because the segregation had occurred. By analyzing their transition, following problems are found: 1. Locating to the outside of the living region. 2. The construction urged by the spatial form of enclosed land. 3. Lack of communication with the local residents. 4. Spatial closure of the shops.
