新国際大学院プログラム 学習案内
Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
* Denotes a joint-member of the course teaching staff belonging to another department
Professors:
| YASUDA, Koichi, Ph. D. | Architectural Design |
| OKUYAMA, Shin-ichi, D. Eng. | Architectural Design |
| TOKIMATSU, Kohji, D. Eng. | Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering |
| FUJIOKA, Hiroyasu, D. Eng. | History of Architecture, Architectural Design |
| OGAWA, Toshiyuki, D. Eng. | Steel and Shell Structures |
| TAKEUCHI, Toru, D. Eng. | Steel Structure, Structural Design, Seismic Control |
| * FUJII, Shuji, D. Eng. | Environmental Engineering |
| * Miyamoto, Fumihito, D. Eng. | School Buildings, Environmental Psychology |
| * OSARAGI, Toshihiro, D. Eng. | Architectural Planning, Spatial Analysis and Urban Studies |
Associate Professors:
| TSUKAMOTO, Yoshiharu, D. Eng. | Architectural Design and Urban Research |
| FUJII, Haruyuki, D. Eng. | Design Science, Environmental Design Theories |
| HOTTA, Hisato, D. Eng. | Composite Structure |
| YOKOYAMA, Yutaka, D. Eng. | Building Materials |
| YUASA, Kazuhiro, D. Eng. | Environmental Engineering, Building Services |
| IKARASHI, Kikuo, D. Eng. | Steel Structures |
| * MIKAMI, Takamasa, D. Eng. | Concrete Engineering, Building Materials |
| * SAIO, Naoko, D. Eng. | Architectural and Regional Planning |
| * KAGI, Naoki, D. Eng. | Environmental Engineering |
* Instructors who belong to other departments
Program Head and contact: Koichi YASUDA < IGP@arch.titech.ac.jp >
Curriculum of Architectural Design Course
1. Course List
Course title |
units |
History of Architecture |
2-0-0 |
Architectural Preservation and Renovation |
2-0-0 |
Theory of Architectural DesignⅠ |
2-0-0 |
Theory of Architectural DesignⅡ |
2-0-0 |
Architectural Theory for Urban Space |
2-0-0 |
Architectural Detail |
2-0-0 |
Architectural Programming |
2-0-0 |
Theory of Architectural Space and Planning |
2-0-0 |
Modern Architecture in Japan |
2-0-0 |
Design and Technology |
2-0-0 |
Structural Planning in Architecture |
1-0-0 |
Architectural Design Studio Ⅰ |
0-0-2 |
Architectural Design Studio Ⅱ |
0-0-2 |
Seminar in Architecture and Building EngineeringⅠ |
0-2-0 |
Seminar in Architecture and Building EngineeringⅡ |
0-2-0 |
Seminar in Architecture and Building EngineeringⅢ |
0-2-0 |
Seminar in Architecture and Building EngineeringⅣ |
0-2-0 |
Architectural Tour |
0-0-1 |
Architectural WorkshopⅠ |
1-1-0 |
Architectural WorkshopⅡ |
1-1-0 |
Diploma |
0-0-0 |
2. Course Details
History of Architecture (2-0-0) Not offered Autumn Semester, 2012
Selected topics regarding architectural history are presented, analyzed, and discussed in depth each term (However, see Syllabus: “Modern Architecture in Japan” and “Design and Technology” posting for each term’s additional history topic).
1. Theory of Architecture
2. Connoisseurship and/or Critique
3. Presentation and Analytical Methods
Architectural Preservation and Renovation (2-0-0) Prof. Hiroyasu Fujioka
Except for the national government’s activity in conserving and preserving Cultural Properties, renovation and adaptive reuse are relatively recent notions in Japan. This course offers an insight into the history of architectural preservation in Japan, as well as a general theory and practice of preservation, affording students a chance to tour certain good examples of architectural preservation in the Tokyo area.
1. History of Architectural Preservation in modern Japan
2. Theory of Architectural Preservation
3. Practice of Architectural Preservation
Theory of Architectural DesignⅠ(2-0-0) Not offered Autumn Semester, 2012
In designing a work of architecture, it is not only the drawing techniques and resultant forms that are important. The architectural thought concerning design methods, theories, and insights into its surroundings, are indispensable. The Design Course stream looks into such ways of thinking as well as actual design techniques. In this course, architectural thought regarding designing, shapes, environments, and the social role of the architect, etc., will be discussed.
1. Methodology of Architectural Composition
2. Topics Concerning Architecture and the City
3. Critique of Recent Works
Theory of Architectural DesignⅡ (2-0-0) Prof. Shin-ichi 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, the works and theory by Kazuo Shinohara, who was one of the most influential Japanese architect in both within and outside Japan, and used be teaching from 1950’s to 1980’s at Tokyo Tech, is taken up for the subject matter firstly. And next, practical design work for a detached house is assigned through the analysis of works and theories of Kazuo Shinohara.
1. Key ideas and notions regarding Architectural Design
2. Texts on the designs of houses by Japanese architects after World War II
3. Analyses of the current situation surrounding Architectural Design
Architectural Theory for Urban Space (2-0-0) Associate Prof. Yoshiharu Tsukamoto
Talking about architecture is very important for achieving a better architectural design environment, because verbalization allows one to think more clearly about what he/she is designing. To visualize ideas and designs of architecture one needs some frames to help the designer realize what needs to be “seen”. This course is for practicing such ways of thinking based on examples of architectural critique of a number of very recent works.
1. Methods of Architectural Critique
2. Various approaches to “Fixing Architecture and its Surroundings”
3. Analysis of recent architectural criticism in the Architectural Media
Architectural Detail (2-0-0) Prof. Koichi Yasuda
A building comprises various parts. It is a combination of different sizes and types of materials. To put these together in a proper or interesting way is one of the key factors in the construction of any good building. Thus, architectural detail is an essential part of architectural design. This course teaches methods of composing elements and their relationship to design.
1. Architectural Details for design
2. Methods and elements of Traditional Japanese Architecture
3. Essence of detail and 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 must be undertaken. This course teaches important planning and building stages from preparatory phases to the design and construction processes themselves. A number of specialists on this subject will be invited to share their experiences with students.
1. Start of a Project to its Completion
2. Analyzing and Meeting the Client’s needs, Methods of Visualization, and overall Construction Management
3. Specialist Views
Theory of Architectural Space and Planning (1-0-1) Visiting Professor from Overseas
This is an intensive course that can be a design studio, a series of lectures, or a workshop depending on the visiting professor in charge. In 2009, Professor Enrique Walker of Columbia University in New York was in charge of the class. In 2010, the influential architect Minsuk Cho from Seoul, South Korea, undertook a workshop. And in 2011 Professor Li Xiangning of Tongji Unversity, Shanghai, China, was in charge of this offering.
Modern Architecture in Japan (2-0-0) Prof. David B. Stewart
In this seminar, several topics regarding architectural thought and design in Japan, not only new but also old, are presented and discussed to help better understand Japan’s current 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 in Architecture (1-0-0) Prof. Toru Takeuchi (offered in even-numbered years)
Structural design based on cutting-edge engineering developments rarely impacts architects directly and instead belongs instead to engineers in the field. This course, intended for students in the Design Course, aims to help them understand what leading structural engineers are thinking and develop ability to discuss structural engineering topic with key specialists in the field.
1. Modeling a Structure
2. Characteristics of Structural Systems
3. Review of Methods of Analysis
Architectural Design Studio Ⅰ, Ⅱ（0-0-2×2） Design Course Teaching Staff
Each student will submit a large-scale drawing with concepts to develop a scheme for an assignment variously proposed by professors in the Design Course. Discussion with classmates and instructors is encouraged.
○ Seminar in Architecture and Building EngineeringⅠ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ(0-2-0×4) Respective instructors
An instructor is appointed for each student as an academic advisor. By joint agreement, the student pursues independent research and fieldwork, or engages in a design exercise on an assigned theme.
※Architectural Tour (0-0-1) Prof. Hiroyasu Fujioka
A week-long tour of the Kyoto and Nara areas in West Japan visits famous buildings and historic sites to gain a better understanding of traditional Japanese architecture and culture.
※Architectural Workshop I (1-1-0) Prof. Hiroyasu Fujioka, Associate Prof. Yoshiharu Tsukamoto
This course offers students information and perceptions needed to gain an understanding of traditional architecture and cities in Japan, while methods for analyzing more modern architecture in today’s Japanese city are also offered with one-day, or half-day, tours.
※ Architectural Workshop II (1-1-0) Prof. Koichi Yasuda, Prof. Shinichi Okuyama
※ Brief-term design internship at one of several well-known architectural firms in Tokyo.
○ ※Diploma (0-0-0) Respective advisor (refereed by all instructors)
With all members of the Department approving his/her theme, each student is to offer a design presentation or similar analysis of a selected research topic in order to complete course requirements for graduation.
All courses indicated by ○ are required for the program (compulsory subjects). Those with ※ are reserved solely for those students in the Department of Architecture belonging to the International Graduate Program.