Waseda Architecture Centennial Design Competition
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This is a proposal for a future dwelling, which can accommodate two residents and two guests.
There is no height limitation but the maximum gross floor area is 15m2. This number is derived
from J.G. Ballard's science fiction novel,"Billenium." In the novel, the population of the earth
reaches 20 billion and 95% of the population resides in cities. Residential floor area per person is
limited to 4m2 in that world. Although the total area should be 16m2 if it is for 4 people, 15m2 is
determined by a new area regulation - 3.5 m2 in the novel. This theme is inspired by the fact that
a 4-seat super mini car from India’s Tata motors leaped into the market with the surprisingly low
price of US$200.
The consideration of spatial strategies like Japanese traditional Shitsurai, efficient space use,
multiple uses at different times of the day, etc., is desirable. There are so many examples of
efficient use of extremely small spaces, such as Le Corbusier's cabin at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin,
Kisho Kurokawa's Nakagin Capsule Tower, Ger in Mongolia and space stations. Additional ideas
about possibilities of ecological dwellings considering the use of light and wind, which minimize
environmental impact, would be appreciated. The site can be anywhere. We are planning to build
an actual building from the winning design.
(Theme Proposed by: Tetsuo Furuichi)
[Jury]
Chairman:
Tom Heneghan, Architect, Professor of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts
Member:
Kengo Kuma, Architect, Professor of University of Tokyo
Yoshiharu Tsukamoto, Architect, Associate Professor of Tokyo Institute of Technology
Osamu Ishiyama, Architect, Professor of Waseda University
Masayuki Irie, Architect, Professor of Waseda University
Nobuaki Furuya, Architect, Professor of Waseda University
Masato Araya, Structural Engineer, Professor of Waseda University
Hiroto Takaguchi, Associate Professor of Waseda University
Tetsuo Furuichi, Architect, Professor of Chiba Institute of Technology
C.J.Lim, Professor of The UCL Bartlett
[Prizes]
1st Prize: 200,000 yen and testimonial
2nd Prize: 100,000 yen and testimonials for three candidates
3rad Prize: testimonials for five candidates
[Organizer]
Alumni Association of Waseda Architecture
[Co-Organizer]
Waseda University School of Creative Science and Engineering Department of Architecture
[Support]
Architectural Institute of Japan, The Japan Institute of Architects
Company Co., Ltd, Kensetsutsushin Shimbun Co., Ltd，Nikkan Kensetsu Kogyo Shimbun Co., Ltd
[Sponsorship]
Sogo Shikakugakuin/Sogo Shikaku Co., Ltd
[Eligibility for participation]
Everybody and every team are welcome to participate.
[Deadline]
2010-10-20. Please note that submissions sent from within Japan must be postmarked
by the deadline. Submissions sent from outside Japan must arrive by the deadline.
[Open Review Selection]
2010-11-06 13:00-17:00 at Waseda University School of Science and Engineering
Ohkubo Campus 56
Submission Requirements
[Drawings]
Plans, Elevations, Sections (Any Scale), Perspectives or Model Photos
Feel free to add images, diagrams and text (within 400 words) to describe your design.
Submission Materials:
Both a hard copy and an electronic file are to be submitted.
[Hard copy]
1 sheet of A2 (594mm x 420mm) size Kent paper or similar, including all the images and
text. Free format but thick card or panels will not be accepted.
[Electronic file]
1 page PDF file of the A2 sheet above on a CD.
[Sending Requirement]
- All the submission materials are required to be sent to the organizer by mail.
- Both the A2 sheet and the CD are to be labeled with your name, address, postcode,
telephone number, e-mail address, place of work or school with its address and
telephone number.
- The same regulation is applicable to teams, but a team representative should be
clearly nominated.
Submissions will be accepted only by MAIL.
[Submission Address]
Waseda University Toumon Kenchiku-Kai
Faculty of Science and Engineering 55-S-2F
3-4-1, Ohkubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8555
TEL: 03-3208-0640