Campus Center, Kanagawa Dental University

PrizeOfficial Selection in Build (architecture)
CompanyAtelier MEME
ArtistAtsuyuki Yagi
CategoryProfessional
Design TeamHiroyuki Kurashima, Masaki Okuno, Jiaxin Li, Keita Yanagisawa
ClientKanagawa Dental University
CreditPanoramic view of the Campus Center
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The university facility combines administrative functions with a space for students. As the entrance to campus is also a point of contact with the city, the aim is to create a plaza-like space open to the school community and the public. Two buildings, which house administrative offices and a hall, are covered by a cloud-like roof. Underneath, a welcoming area allows easy gathering and relaxation. With its enormous roof, soft-hued colored concrete façade, and landscape blending into the park street, the campus has been reborn into a place that nurtures a harmonious relationship with the city.

Bio
Embracing the theme of "gentle architecture," Atelier MEME explores the role of architecture in contemporary society. In recent years, the firm has focused particularly on educational facilities, working on various projects including universities, specialized schools, and kindergartens.