Ÿ 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 Techfs previous institution, the Tokyo Technical High School (founded in 1881). It is one of the oldest architectural schools among Japanfs 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 departmentfs 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

              Yoshitsugu AOKI, D. Eng.               Planning Theory

              Kohij TOKIMATSU, D. Eng.            Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

              Hiroyasu FUJIOKA, D. Eng.             History of Architecture, Architectural Design

Kohji YAGI.@                                Architectural Design

Retires end of March, 2010

Toshiyuki OGAWA, D. Eng.             Steel and Shell Structures

              Hiroshi AIZAWA, D. Eng.                 Regional Planning

Toru TAKEUCHI, D. Eng.                Steel Structure, Structural design, Seismic Control

Katsuki TAKIGUCHI, D. Eng.           Disaster Prevention System, Concrete Engineering

Retires end of March, 2010

Fumihito MIYAMOTO, D. Eng.         School Building, Environmental Psychology

* 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

              Yutaka YOKOYAMA, D. Eng.           Building Materials

              Kazuhiro YUASA, D. Eng.                 Environmental Engineering, Building Services

              Kikuo IKARASHI, D. Eng.                Steel Structures

* 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

62005

History of Architecture (2-0-0)  Due to be called off Autumn Semester, 2009

As its replacement, two classes have been arranged regarding history of architecture in Japan; Modern Architecture in Japan and Design and Technology (see information below).

 

62003

Architectural Preservation and Renovation (2-0-0) Prof. Hiroyasu Fujioka

Architectural preservation is a rather new theme in Japan except for the national governmentfs 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

 

62033

Theory of Architectural Design‡T (2-0-0) Due to be called off Autumn Semester, 2009

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

 

92029

Theory of Architectural Design‡U (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

 

62007

Architectural Theory for Urban Space (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

 

62006

Architectural Detail (2-0-0) Prof. Koichi Yasuda

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.

 

62053

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

 

62041

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 2009, Professor Enrique Walker at Columbia University is due to be in charge of the class.


62063

Modern Architecture in 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 Japanfs architectural scene.

 

62062

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.

 

62056

Structural Design in Architecture (2-0-0) 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

 

62054, 62055

Architectural Design Studio ‡T, ‡U (0-0-2~2) Professors in the Architectural 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.

 

62701, 62702, 62703, 62704

›Seminar in Architectural Design‡T, ‡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.

 

62061

¦ 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.

 

62059

¦ 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.

 

62060

¦ 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 ¦ on the title are solely for the students in the Department of Architecture of the International Graduate Program