Educational Program through
International Collaboration on Architecture and Urban Design
Purpose of course
The Department of Architecture and Building
Engineering started in 1907 as a course of the Tokyo Techfs previous
institution, the Tokyo Technical High School (founded in 1881). It is one of
the oldest architectural schools among Japanfs universities. With its
one-hundred-year history it has enjoyed high reputation in and out of Japan;
not a few of its graduates have become renowned architects, engineers and
scholars.
The International Graduate Program of the
department is solely for master course students mainly in the Architectural
Design Course of the department; Its main subjects are architectural design
studios and theories with a series of field work finding and delving into new
architectural themes in modern ages, especially in the big and bustling modern
cities as Tokyo. Needed information to better understand conditions regarding
the city and architecture in Japan is to be offered in some classes, which also
include architectural tours. The departmentfs instructors will help the
students study the above-mentioned themes efficiently and deeply. To get a
Master Degree for this course the student is required to get 30 credits and
submit a master diploma.
Professors
Kohji
YAGI.@ Architectural
Design
Yoshitsugu
AOKI, D. Eng. Planning
Theory
Kohij
TOKIMATSU, D. Eng. Geotechnical
Earthquake Engineering
Hiroyasu
FUJIOKA, D. Eng. History
of Architecture, Architectural Design
Toshiyuki
OGAWA, D. Eng. Steel
and Shell Structures
Hiroshi
AIZAWA, D. Eng. Regional
Planning
*
Shuji FUJII, D. Eng.@@@@@ Environmental Engineering
Koichi
YASUDA, Ph.D. Architectural
Design
Associate Professors
Haruyuki
FUJII, D. Eng. Design
Science, Environmental Design Theories
*
Shinichi OKUYAMA, D. Eng. Architectural
Design
Hisato
HOTTA, D. Eng. Composite
Structure
Yoshiharu
TSUKAMOTO, D. Eng. Architectural
Design and Urban Research
Toru
TAKEUCHI, D. Eng. Steel
Structure, Structural design, Seismic Control
Yutaka
YOKOYAMA, D. Eng. Building
Materials
Kazuhiro
YUASA, D. Eng. Environmental
Engineering, Building Services
Kikuo
IKARASHI, D. Eng. Steel
Structures
Fumihito
MIYAMOTO, D. Eng. School
Building, Environmental Psychology
*
Toshihiro OSARAGI, D. Eng. Architectural
Planning, Spatial Analysis and Urban
Studies
*
MIKAMI Takamasa, D. Eng. Concrete
Engineering, Building Materials
*
Instructors who belong to other departments
Academic Programs
History of Architecture (2-0-0) Not to be held in the semesters 2009
In this seminar, several topics regarding
architectural history are to be presented and discussed.
Architectural Preservation and Renovation
(2-0-0) Prof. Hiroyasu Fujioka
Architectural preservation is a rather new theme
in Japan except for the national governmentfs activities concerning Cultural
properties. This course offers an insight on the history of architectural
preservation in Japan, and on the theory and practice of preservation
activities, giving the students the chance to tour some good examples of
architectural preservation in Tokyo district.
1. History
of Architectural Preservation in Modern Japan
2. Theory
of Architectural Preservation
3. Practice
of Architectural Preservation
Architectural DesignT
(2-0-0) Prof. Koichi Yasuda
In designing a piece of architecture, it is not
only the drawing techniques and attractive forms that are important, but the
architectural thoughts concerning design methods, theories and insights into
its surroundings, are indispensable. The Design Course looks into such ways of
thinking as well as design techniques. In this course, architectural thoughts
regarding designing, shapes, environments and social position of the architect,
etc. will be discussed.
1. Methodology
of Architectural Composition
2. Topics
Concerning Architecture and the City
3. Critique
of the Recent Works
Architectural DesignU
(2-0-0) Associate Prof. Shinichi Okuyama
In designing a piece of architecture, it is not
only the drawing techniques and attractive forms that are important, but the
architectural thoughts concerning design methods, theories and insights into
its surroundings, are indispensable. The Design Course looks into such ways of
thinking as well as design techniques. In this course, architectural thoughts
regarding designing, shapes, environments and social position of the architect,
etc. will be discussed.
1. Key
Ideas and Notions Regarding Architectural Design
2. Texts
on the designs of houses by Japanese Architects after the War
3. Analyses
of the Present Situation Surrounding Architectural Design
Architectural Critique (2-0-0) Associate Prof.
Yoshiharu Tsukamoto
To talk about architecture is very important for
a better architectural design because verbalization is an act to let one think
about what he/she is designing more clearly. To visualize ideas and designs of
architecture one needs some frames to help him/her realize what needs to be
seen. This course is for practicing such ways of thinking with examples of
architectural critiques on the latest works.
1. Methods
of Architectural Critique
2. Various
Approaches to Fisk Architecture and its Surroundings
3. Analyses
of the Recent Architectural Critics in the Architectural Media
Architectural Detail (2-0-0) Prof. Kohji
Yagi
A building comprises of various parts. It is a
combination of different types and sizes of materials. To put together in a
proper or interesting way is one of the key factors in the construction of a
good building. Thus, architectural details are an essential part of
architectural design. This course offers the methods of composing elements and
its relationship with design.
1. Architectural
Details for Design
2. Traditional
Ways of Japanese Architecture
3. Essence
of Detail Technique Based on Modern Technology.
Architectural Programming (2-0-0) Prof. Koichi
Yasuda
For the smooth proceeding of an architectural
project, careful and well-combined procedures should be undertaken. This course
teaches important planning and building stages from its preparatory phases to
the design and construction processes. Some specialists on this subject will be
invited to share their experiences with the students.
1. From
the Start of a Project to its Completion
2. Arrangement
and Analysis of the Clients needs, The Method of its Visualization and
Construction Management
3. Specialists
Views
Theory of Architectural Space and Planning
(1-0-1) Visiting Professor from overseas
Intensive course conducted by a professor from
overseas. It can be a design studio, a series of lectures or a workshop
depending on the visiting professor in charge. In 2007, Georgina Huljich from
UCLA, the United States, is to be in charge of this class.
Modern Architecture on Japan
(2-0-0) Prof. David B. Stewart
In this seminar, several topics regarding
architectural thoughts and design in Japan, not only new but also old, are to
be presented and discussed to help better understand the current Japanfs
architectural scene.
Design and Technology (2-0-0) Prof. David B.
Stewart
In this seminar, several topics regarding
architectural technology in Japan from a viewpoint of architectural design are
to be presented and discussed.
Structural Design for Future Architects
(2-0-0) Associate Prof. Toru Takeuchi, held in even-numbered year only.
Structural design based on the latest
developments in structural engineering is hardly grasped by architects; it
belongs to engineers in the field. This lecture is for the students in the
Design Course to help them understand what leading structural engineers think
and help develop ability to discuss structural engineering with its
specialists.
1. Modeling
of a structure
2. Characteristics
of structural systems
3. Review
of the Methods of Analysis
Design Studio T, U
(0-0-2~2) All members of the Design Course
Each student is to submit a drawing with concepts
for a proposed assignment issued by the professors in Design Course. Discussion
with instructors and colleagues are welcomed.
Seminar in Architectural DesignT, U, V, W
(0-0-2~4) respective instructors
An instructor is designated to each student as an
academic advisor. With an agreement by both, each student does research and field
work, or design practice on an assigned theme.
ฆ Architectural Tour
(0-0-1) Prof. Hiroyasu Fujioka
A tour to visit famous buildings and sites in
Japan for a week for better understanding of Japanese architecture and culture;
Kyoto and Nara will be its locations.
ฆ Architectural Workshop T (1-1-0) Prof. Hiroyasu Fujioka, Associate Pro. Yoshiharu Tsukamoto
Needed information to grasp an understanding for
traditional architecture and cities in Japan and methods to analyze modern
architecture and cities in Japan are offered with tours.
ฆ Architectural Workshop U (1-1-0) Prof. Koichi Yasuda, Associate Prof. Shinichi Okuyama
Design practice at an architectural firm in
Tokyo, Japan with tours to several renowned architectural firms.
Diploma
(0-0-0) All members of the faculty
Choosing a theme, each student is to make a
design presentation.
The subjects with on the title are mandatory.
The subjects with ฆ on the title are solely for the students in the
Department of Architecture of the International Graduate Program