TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The LIXIL JS Foundation (located in Koto-ku, Tokyo; president: Yoichiro Ushioda), which facilitates surveys and researches related to the housing and building materials industry as well as supporting the development of human resources, has organized "LIXIL International University Architectural Competition". The aim of this competition is to convey technological developments for the next generation sustainable architecture to the global society. Situated on a site in the Memu Meadows of Hokkaido’s Taiki-cho, we seek sustainable architectural solutions from invited universities around the world. The winning university will be responsible for the project throughout the construction phase.
LIXIL JS Foundation will hold the 4th LIXIL International University Architectural Competition with the theme, "PRODUCTIVE GARDEN – A Space for Enjoying Hokkaido with All Five Senses". The participating universities are asked to show the process from initial design to completion on the official Facebook page.
（Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIXIL.IUAC）
The 4th LIXIL International University Architectural Competition
Theme：PRODUCTIVE GARDEN – A Space for Enjoying Hokkaido with All Five Senses
Taiki-cho, Hokkaido, Japan, is an area of expansive grasslands and wetlands where people can enjoy both the greenery of summer and the snows of winter. In Taiki-cho, people engage in farming and other activities in harmony with nature and the seasons, producing a cornucopia of delicious and nutritious food such as wild vegetables in the spring and salmon, venison and assorted fruit in the fall. Preparing and eating fresh food in these uniquely beautiful natural surroundings is a reminder of what it means to be alive, as well as an opportunity to think about our relationship to the environment.
This project is intended to capitalize on the existing natural beauty of Taiki-cho, with additions or modifications as necessary. Please prepare a scenario for interaction with the natural environment, adding whatever contrivances as required.
The goal is to create a space that draws visitors by appealing to all five senses, offering nature walks, scenery for gazing, dining, and more.
|
Review Board |
||
| Kengo Kuma | （Chief Juror, Architect, | |
| Professor, Graduate School of Architecture, the University of Tokyo） | ||
| Tomonari Yashiro | （Vice President, the University of Tokyo） | |
| Isoya Shinji | （Landscape Architect, Doctor of Agriculture） | |
| Kundo Koyama | （Television, Radio and Script writer） | |
|
List of Participating Universities |
| Delft University of Technology（The Netherlands） |
| National University of Singapore（Singapore） |
| Politecnico di Milano（Italy） |
| The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (Norway) |
| Tongji University（China） |
|
Bandung Institute of Technology（Indonesia） |
| Tokyo University（Japan） |
| Tokyo University of Agriculture（Japan） |
| Hokkaido University（Japan） |
| and others. |
|
Schedule |
||
| November 23th, 2013 | Theme symposium | |
| March 20th, 2014 | Deadline of submission (the first stage) | |
| April 1st | Announcement of selected 3 teams | |
| April 25th | Presentation of selected 3 teams in Tokyo (the second stage) | |
| November | Completion of the construction | |
Organizer: LIXIL JS Foundation
Cooperator: LIXIL Corporation Research Institute
Official website: www.lixiljsfound.or.jp/category/1835715.html
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/LIXIL.IUAC
