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
Yoshitsugu AOKI, D. Eng. Planning
Theory
Kohij TOKIMATSU, D. Eng. Geotechnical
Earthquake Engineering
Hiroyasu FUJIOKA, D. Eng. History
of Architecture, Architectural Design
Kohji YAGI, D. Eng. Architectural
Design
Kazunari SAKAMOTO, D. Eng. Architectural
Design
Toshiyuki OGAWA, D. Eng. Steel
and Shell Structures
Hiroshi AIZAWA, D. Eng. Regional
Planning
*
Katsuki TAKIGUCHI, D. Eng. Disaster
Prevention System, Concrete Engineering
*
Shuji FUJII, D. Eng. Environmental
Engineering
Associate Professors
Haruyuki FUJII, D. Eng. Design
Science, Environmental Design Theories
*
Shinichi OKUYAMA, D. Eng. Architectural
Design
Koichi YASUDA, Ph.D. 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) Prof. David B. Stewart, Prof.
Koji Yagi
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. Kazunari Sakamoto
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. Koji 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) Associate 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Architectural Workshop U (1-1-0) Associate 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