Kdu Campus Center Educational Building by Atelier Meme |
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| DESIGN NAME: Kdu Campus Center PRIMARY FUNCTION: Educational Building INSPIRATION: Charming cities and towns always have squares and parks that naturally draw people together. How about this campus? Confronted by monotonous buildings and a sterile landscape covered in asphalt, we felt a strong sense of disconnect. At the same moment, a vision flashed before us: a tranquil, expansive roof under which people could gather and interact, fitting for a seaside town. This idea aimed to transform the campus into a vibrant, welcoming space. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The University Campus Center merges functional spaces for staff and students under a distinctive, cloud-like roof. Contrasts between the classic concrete frame and the grand roof create a diverse spatial experience. The integrated landscaping softens boundaries with the adjacent park, fostering a vibrant and welcoming environment. Designed as the "foyer of the campus and the city," this center revitalizes campus life, encouraging community engagement and creating a dynamic hub for activities. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The campus is covered by a large-scale roof, with the administrative and learning buildings positioned at the core. This setup allows for focused work or study inside the main building, and stepping out offers expansive spaces for breaks. It enables a lifestyle that easily shifts between contrasting environments. The softened boundaries with the park and harmonious continuity with the city foster a campus hub where everyone can freely spend their time. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was conceptualized in April 2020 and concluded its design phase in January 2022. The application process followed from February 2022 to June 2022, with construction commencing in July 2022 and completed in January 2024 at Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The vast roof, reminiscent of clouds, uses technologies like voided slabs and skilled craftsmanship. It achieves lightness at about half the weight of regular concrete, supported by slim columns without beams. This design captures a liberating quality rarely found in industrially arranged buildings. The edges are shaped into gentle curves and R-profiles using artisan-crafted formwork. Additionally, the state-of-the-art spray-applied techniques ensure the waterproofing of the roof. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Site Area: 44,652.24 m²; Building Area: 2,330.35 m²; Total Floor Area: 4,656.43 m²; Maximum Height: 17.49 m; Maximum Eave Height: 16.89 m; Floors: 4 (above ground) TAGS: University, Office, Learning Space, Student Hall, Community Center, Roof, Colored Concrete, Voided Slab, Seaside, Cloud RESEARCH ABSTRACT: As an educational corporation, the client was inherently conservative, worried that the "Campus Foyer" vision might compromise key functions like offices and halls. Understanding the client's nature deeply, we carefully balanced architectural functionality and softness. Ultimately, by merging a classical, conservative structure with a "free" expansive roof, we preserved essential functions while fostering a welcoming atmosphere that naturally attracts people. CHALLENGE: The primary challenge in creating a plaza-like space under a vast roof was considering its abstract design. The roof needed to resonate as the enduring hub of the campus and avoid trends that might quickly date it. Ultimately, the design mirrored a white object, reflecting the flowing clouds characteristic of a seaside town. Another critical theme was the campus's openness to the community, meticulously balancing safety and accessibility with attention to fence height, gate width, and pavement layout. ADDED DATE: 2024-05-08 09:10:31 TEAM MEMBERS (5) : Atsuyuki Yagi, Hiroyuki Kurashima, Jiaxin Li, Keita Yanagisawa and Masaki Okuno IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1-5: Photographer Hiroyuki Oki, Blue Hours Co., Ltd. , 2024 PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyright © 2017 Atelier MEME .INC, All Rights Reserved. |
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NAME: Atelier MEME PROFILE: Embracing the theme of "gentle architecture," Atelier MEME explores the role of architecture in contemporary society. In recent years, the firm has focused particularly on educational facilities, working on various projects including universities, specialized schools, and kindergartens. |
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Kdu Campus Center Educational Building by Atelier Meme is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Atelier Meme for design Kdu Campus Center here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Atelier Meme. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Atelier Meme. |
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