Koganecho Bazaar 2015

Space Design Program

In this Space Design Program, artists and creators are required to produce spatial works in order to add necessary facilities to the town. This time, the three specific areas of “residence space”, “library” and “information” were chosen and an “open call” for spatial design proposals was held from May 29 (Fri.) to July 10 (Fri.) 2015. As a result, 5 proposals were selected as the best designs. The selected proposals will be realized and presented as a part of Koganecho Bazaar in 2015. After the exhibition these spaces will continue to be used as active platforms for creative human utility.

Number of Applicants

Facility	A. Information	B. Library	C-1. Residence Space	C-2. Residence Space	C-3, Residence Space	Total
Number of Applicants	7	25	8	10	11	61

Selection Committee

■ Yoshihiko Iida (Iida Archiship Studio / Visiting Professor of Ritsumeikan University)
■ Jun Sakurai (J.SAKURAI PLANNING ASSOCIATES)
■ Nobuharu Suzuki (Professor of Yokohama City University)
■ Masashi Sogabe (MIKAN / Professor at Kanagawa University)
■ Kiyoshi Nishikura (Nishikura Architectural Design Office / Professor of Nagoya Zokei University of Art & Design)
■ Shingo Yamano (Director, Koganecho Bazaar / Director, Koganecho Area Management Center)

A. Information

【Excellence Award】Miku Kunitake《Gather and Prevent》

⇛ Profile: Miku Kunitake
Graduated from the Bachelor of Environmental Design course, Tama Art University.
2012 TOKYO DESIGNERS WEEK award recipient—Student Exhibition, Grand Prize; Artwork, Grand Prize; Presentation, Semi-Grand Prize.
Presently undertaking graduate studies, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Art, Tom Heneghan lab, Tokyo University of the Arts.

〈Evaluation/Review〉

For such ideas as converting the exterior walls into a blackboard, this plan was commended for its creating a relationship with the surroundings. Additionally, the proposal made plans for rooms A and B to become a hub for neighborhood anti-crime efforts, a place in which people would be able to gather. Before the implementation of the plan however, greater consideration should be made particularly about the shape of the utility pole and whether it would be appropriate to be used as a bulletin board.

B. Library

【Excellence Award】KSA / kakita jun + sumitani motoko《Koganecho Library》

⇛ Profile: Motoko Sumitani
Born in Aichi, 1980. Studied Architecture at Hokkaido University and received a Master of Architecture from the Tokyo Metropolitan University. Founded an architectural firm in Japan before moving to Australia in 2006 and founding a new office there. In 2013, after returning to Japan, founded Sou Fujimoto Architects. Became the co-president of KSA in 2014.

Jun Kakita
Born in Tokyo, 1978. Completed a Master of Architecture at Hokkaido University. Currently works for Takenaka Corporation, Tokyo Head Office, Design Department. In 2012 became a part-time lecturer at Hokkaido University. Became joint president of KSA in 2014.→ http://www.kakitasumitani.com

〈Evaluation/Review〉

Small modules or “bookshelves” build up the space. The plan was commended for a composition that not only expressed the density of accumulated books, but also incorporated the presence of its users. Additionally, the choice of building with larch plywood, the material used in the existing floor, successfully creates a spatial unity.

C-1. Artist / Creator Residence Space

【Excellence Award】nakamura-architecture《ROOM BATHTUB》

⇛ Profile

Kenshi Nakamura
Born in Ube, Yamaguchi, 1976. In 2001 received a Master of Structural Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Oita University. Continued working for a design firm before founding Nakamura First-class Architects.

→ www.nakamura-a.com

〈Evaluation/Review〉

A waterproof layer, covering the interior from wall to floor, creates possibilities not present in standard residency studios. Sufficient consideration is required in order to ensure the performance of the waterproof layer, including the construction of the groundwork.

C-2. Artist-Creator Residence Space

【Excellence Award】IVolli architecture《reflecting room》

⇛ Profile

IVolli architecture
A unit formed between Kenichiro Nagata and Hiroaki Harasaki. First becoming active in the Yokohama area in 2013. With its beginnings in architectural design, the unit has expanded to include such practices as interior, product and project design as well as installation.
Kenichiro Nagata
Born in Tokyo, 1983. Graduated from the Urban Design Master course, Yokohama Graduate School of Architecture, Yokohama National University.
Hiroaki Harasaki
Born in Kanagawa, 1984. Graduated from the Department of Architecture, College of Engineering, Yokohama National University.

→ http://ivolli.jp/

〈Evaluation/Review〉

Removing the floors opens up the space and makes it possible to create large-scale art-works. The plan was commended for its versatility in accommodating to the spatial needs of artists. The design of the façade and sash doors need careful consideration.

C-3. Artist-Creator Residence Space

【Excellence Award】Kansuke Kawashima / Kansuke Kawashima Office 《Studio in the Garden》

⇛ Profile: Kansuke Kawashima
Born in 1974. Completed a Bachelor and Master of Architecture at Waseda University. Worked for Sejima and Nishizawa and Associates/SANAA whilst establishing his Kansuke Kawashima Office. Currently works as the president of his own firm whilst holding the teaching posts of Specially Appointed Associate Professor at Kyoto Seika University and part-time lecturer at Nippon Institute of Technology. He is also a part-time researcher at the Research Institute of Science and Engineering, Waseda University and co-director of Golden Studio Residence in Koganecho.
Awards
2012 Architectural Institute of Japan, Kanto Branch, Design Competition Finalist.
2013 JACS Residential Design Competition, Runner Up
2014 Häfele Student Design Competition, Grand Prize

〈Evaluation/Review〉

Whilst preserving the existing mural, the plan successfully constructs a new space. The proposal is expected to develop further in accordance with the conservation and incorporation of the high quality mural.

Director’s recommendation

Verena Issel

⇛ Profile: Verena Issel
After completing High School in Norway and then receiving her degree from the faculty of Fine Arts at Hochschule für Bildende Künste (HfBK) Hamburg (Germany) in 2011, Verena Issel worked as an artist both around Europe as in Korea, China and Papua New Guinea. Her artworks are installations that consist of individual paintings and sculptures, always circling around one theme. The work is often based on literature or philosophy.

Verena Issel《TROPHY DELIGHT》2014

Verena Issel《NUGAE》2013

Mural Project

Osamu Yamaguchi《grid-like seasons》

Osamu Yamaguchi 《grid-like seasons》

This Mural Project is a part of graffiti prevention program in Hatsunecho, Koganecho and Hinodecho area that install artworks on the graffiti clean upped buildings.