April 19, 2018
On March 11, 2018, Ikki Kojima (then a 4th-year student in the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies) received the Fukuoka Design Review Excellence Award at Fukuoka University.
"Design Review" is an activity that provides a forum for a broad exchange of opinions on the possibilities and realities of design. It does so by discussing various issues surrounding contemporary architecture and the urban environment through critiques of ambitious works by students studying architecture at universities, graduate schools, vocational schools, and technical colleges across Japan.
For this 23rd event, held under the theme of "Sogu" (Creative Encounter), outstanding works were selected from 183 graduation projects submitted to represent their respective universities, graduate schools, vocational schools, and colleges of technology from across the country.
Mr. Kojima received this award in high recognition of the novelty and strength of his proposal for the spatial composition of a soccer stadium, an area previously unexplored in design. In addition, he also received the SFC Environmental Design Award "Fumihiko Maki Prize" for the same work within Keio, and his further success is highly anticipated.
Comment from Ikki Kojima
I am very honored that my graduation project, which I consider the culmination of my university studies, was recognized on the grand stage of the Fukuoka Design Review. The project is a soccer-specific stadium. By analyzing spectator behavior and circulation planning without being bound by preconceived notions and then reconfiguring them, I ultimately address the problems faced by Japanese cities and the sports business. I also made proposals for optimizing spectator sightlines using computer programs and for the structural form of the stadium.
Regarding this graduation project, I am truly indebted to my mentor, Professor Narukawa, the professors who guided me during my four years as an undergraduate, the members of the Narukawa Lab who helped me, and my friends, parents, and everyone else who supported me. Thank you very much.
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Source: General Affairs (Public Relations) Section, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office