Our laboratory is conducting a renovation project on Osakikamijima in Hiroshima Prefecture. As the project nears completion, we have decided to hold a “Autumn Thanksgiving Festival” to express our gratitude.We are planning fun events such as mochi and sweets throwing and roundtable discussions. Please come and visit us.
From September 19 to 20 and from September 22 to 23, 2024, we participated in the Motomachi Project under the leadership of Ms. Itai, the sixth core community association chairman, at the Motomachi High-Rise Apartment located in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
During the project, we excavated and organized items and materials that reflect the past urban culture left in the underground space of the Motomachi Apartment. We also held workshops to discuss how to utilize these materials and the underground space, as well as to consider the future direction of Motomachi.
Not only did we hold workshops, but we also had the opportunity to engage in direct discussions with residents through a dinner gathering. This allowed us to gain valuable insights during the coverage by the television station. We would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Ms. Itai and everyone involved in this project!
JLL東京オフィスは、2023年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞しました。今回見学させていただくオフィスでは、Activity Based Working (ABW)の導入により、社員が自身の業務に最適な場所を自由に選べる柔軟な働き方が非常に印象的でした。また、オフィス内には大型モニターも設置されており、利用者は自分の位置を確認しやすく、全体の動きを把握することで、自由度を保ちながらも秩序を保ち、効率を向上させています。
We were guided by Mr. Yuji Mizokami, visiting professor at Hiroshima University and an alumnus of our Seminar, to visit JLL’s Tokyo Office.
At JLL’s Tokyo office, we were impressed by the flexible working style of the employees who can freely choose the most suitable location for their work through the introduction of Activity Based Working. Monitors are also installed in the office, making it easy for users to check their positions and keep track of the overall movement, maintaining order and improving efficiency while maintaining a degree of freedom. Each area has its own space suitable for concentration and communication. In particular, the space inspired by the “Enko-gawa” incorporates Japanese elements and functions as a warm place to relax during breaks from work, creating a natural harmony in the working environment.
It was an amazing experience for us to learn not only the advanced architectural spatial expression, but also Mr. Mizukami’s thoughts on traditional culture and architecture.
We visited “Bonapour” in Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Bonapool is a complex facility consisting of [employment support, accommodation, and exchange space].
On the day of the tour, the head of the facility gave us a tour of the facility and explained Toyo Ito’s design philosophy for each space. He also explained how the facility was designed from a welfare perspective.
It was a very valuable experience for me to be able to see parts of the facility that I would not normally be able to see. I also enjoyed the delicious citrus products sold in the facility! Thank you very much for giving us this opportunity.
Students and a graduate of our lab were honored at the awards ceremony held at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Architectural Institute of Japan.
the Excellent Master’s Thesis Award by the AIJ
Name: WAKATSUKI RUMI
Title: Study on on the production system of wooden houses in depopulated areas -For Osakikamijima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan-
the AIJ Design Competition in 2024, Tajima Incentive Award and the Honorable Mention Award (the Shikoku Chapter of AIJ )
Name: SATO Shuya, DOI Akiho, and TOMOSADA Mayu
Title: Funeral on Okamura Island
The Annual Conference of the Architectural Institute of Japan (Kanto) was held at Meiji University in Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, from August 28 to 30, 2024.
Students of our lab made the following presentations.
Academic lecture: 15 students
Design presentations: 2 students
WAKATSUKI Rumi, who was a student in our laboratory until this March, has been awarded the Excellent Master’s Thesis Award by the Architectural Institute of Japan.
Title: Study on on the production system of wooden houses in depopulated areas -For Osakikamijima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan-
SATO Shuya, DOI Akiho, and TOMOSADA Mayu, fourth-year undergraduate students, received the Tajima Incentive Award at the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) Design Competition in 2024. The theme of the competition was “Reconstruction of the Commons: Self-Transformation through Architecture and Landscape.”
Prize: Tajima Incentive Award and the Honorable Mention Award (the Shikoku Chapter of AIJ )
Title of their work: “Funeral on Okamura Island”
