Sosho-Kan at Kyoto University of the Arts / Takenaka Corporation
Briefly

The Sosho-kan building at Kyoto University of the Arts enhances the educational experience by integrating design that encourages student interactions. Covering four stories and constructed from brick-tiled reinforced concrete, the building's architecture promotes community through open and inviting spaces. Key features include a large atrium, symbolic arches, and interconnected corridors that encourage spontaneity and connection. The design seeks to bring life into the learning environment by embedding students' memories of campus life into the physical space, effectively creating a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere for art education.
The design's focus is on fostering interactions, where open spaces emulate the creative vibrancy found in existing areas of the main campus, encouraging collaboration among students.
By incorporating a large atrium and intimate corridors, the architects intended to create spaces that not only serve functional needs but also foster a deep connection between students and their environment.
Read at ArchDaily
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