Congratulations!
Three students from our laboratory received the Encouragement Award at the 31st Union Design Award, a public competition held by the Union Design Foundation in 2024, for their work titled “100 Years of Architecture.”
YAMADA Kohei, AKIYAMA Yuki & LI Hao Union Design Award Encouragement Award
“Earth Towers 100 Years After Its Construction”
We joined the results presentation by The Red Dot School at Sagishima, the island of the Seto Inland Sea. I was very impressed by the unique and great works by the school members gathered from all over the world. I’m already looking forward to the next project now!
Our lunch gathering is an event where students bring a homemade dish and enjoy lunch together. This time, we had a delicious spread including ginger pork, potato salad, and tomato soup. Everyone enjoyed the meal in a lively and friendly atmosphere!
At our monthly seminar, students share updates about their recent activities, and this time, we had many wonderful presentations, including travel experiences and recommended books!
Additionally, we shared insights into the renovation project of the former Kino Police Residence in Osakikamijima Town. We also exchanged feedback on the “Connected by the Sea Art Walk Event,” which took place on May 3rd and 4th, and discussed ideas to further enhance our future initiatives. It was a truly meaningful and engaging session!
After the seminar, we held a welcome party! We welcomed six fourth-year undergraduate students and one first-year master’s student, bringing together a diverse and lively group. We’re excited for all the activities and collaborations ahead this year!
We appreciate your support for the newly restructured Sumakura-Ishigaki Laboratory, and we look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Prof. Shuichi Matsumura, president of Kobe Design University and former professor of the Graduate School of the University of Tokyo, gave a special lecture. He spoke about the beginnings of the industrialization and lectured on the conception and architecture of Buckminster Fuller and Mr./Mrs. Eames.
After graduation/completion party we congratulated the graduates of our laboratory.
We sincerely wish you all the best as you embark on your respective paths in April in a new environment. We look forward to seeing you flourish with the knowledge and experience you have accumulated so far.
We look forward to seeing you again someday and having many more conversations with you. Please feel free to stop by our laboratory.
