Kyushu University Design Studio

Academic, 2020
Collaborate with Tatsuhiko Hirata, Ishimoto Daiho, Masaaki Hiramatsu, Kido Togo
Instructor: Takefumi Kurose

Shortlisted | 2020 the 7th Urban Design and Town Planning Competition, 2020
Top100 |  Fukuoka-Design Review, 2020
Collected in Design Review 2020 (pp.121, ID 44) & UD&TP Competition 2020 (pp.160-161)

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Located in the heart of Fukuoka, Reisen Park is a prominent landmark that serves as a focal point for various activities, including the Yamakasa festival — a traditional Japanese parade, along with events such as the Rainbow Walk and the Beer Festival. Its proximity to a historic street lined with ancient shops further enhances its cultural significance. Despite its central location, however, the park is underutilized and lacks a welcoming atmosphere. Rather than hosting events within its bounds, the park primarily functions as a meeting point for activities held elsewhere.

Students as a whole class conducted a comprehensive site analysis, gathering extensive data on the park's history, culture, economic role, community dynamics, future planning, and urban context. Based on this analysis, we identified the potential of introducing semi-public spaces within the expansive and exposed site as a means to address many of its current challenges.

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