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
Top 100 | 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 and 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, it primarily functions as a meeting point for activities held elsewhere.

Working as a full class, we 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 to introduce semi-public spaces within the expansive, exposed site as a means to address many of its current challenges.

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