Kdu Campus Center Obrazovna zgrada by Atelier Meme

Kdu Campus Center Obrazovna zgrada by Atelier Meme is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Arhitekture, Zgrada i Konstrukcija Competition Category.

SrebroArhitektura· 2025

Kdu Campus Center Obrazovna zgrada

by Atelier Meme

Client: Atelier MEME

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About Kdu Campus Center Obrazovna zgrada

Kampus centar Kanagawa Dental University utjelovljuje filozofiju Nježne arhitekture, spajajući funkcionalne prostore za osoblje i studente s zajedničkim područjima pod prostranim krovom nalik oblaku. Upotreba obojenog betona i krajolika koji ublažava granice s okolnim parkom stvara ugodno okruženje. Kampus centar, osmišljen kao predvorje kampusa i grada, ima za cilj revitalizaciju kampuskog života i otvaranje sveučilišta zajednici, čineći ga mjestom gdje se svi mogu lako okupiti i sudjelovati u različitim aktivnostima.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Kdu Campus Center Obrazovna zgrada je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i dojmljivim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Kdu Campus Center Obrazovna zgrada bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Kdu Campus Center Obrazovna zgrada je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The University Campus Center merges functional spaces for staff and students under a distinctive, cloud-like roof. Contrasts between the classic concrete frame and the grand roof create a diverse spatial experience. The integrated landscaping softens boundaries with the adjacent park, fostering a vibrant and welcoming environment. Designed as the "foyer of the campus and the city," this center revitalizes campus life, encouraging community engagement and creating a dynamic hub for activities.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site Area: 44,652.24 m²;
Building Area: 2,330.35 m²;
Total Floor Area: 4,656.43 m²;
Maximum Height: 17.49 m;
Maximum Eave Height: 16.89 m;
Floors: 4 (above ground)
Tags: University, Office, Learning Space, Student Hall, Community Center, Roof, Colored Concrete, Voided Slab, Seaside, Cloud
Production Technology: The vast roof, reminiscent of clouds, uses technologies like voided slabs and skilled craftsmanship. It achieves lightness at about half the weight of regular concrete, supported by slim columns without beams. This design captures a liberating quality rarely found in industrially arranged buildings. The edges are shaped into gentle curves and R-profiles using artisan-crafted formwork. Additionally, the state-of-the-art spray-applied techniques ensure the waterproofing of the roof.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge in creating a plaza-like space under a vast roof was considering its abstract design. The roof needed to resonate as the enduring hub of the campus and avoid trends that might quickly date it. Ultimately, the design mirrored a white object, reflecting the flowing clouds characteristic of a seaside town. Another critical theme was the campus's openness to the community, meticulously balancing safety and accessibility with attention to fence height, gate width, and pavement layout.
Research: As an educational corporation, the client was inherently conservative, worried that the "Campus Foyer" vision might compromise key functions like offices and halls. Understanding the client's nature deeply, we carefully balanced architectural functionality and softness. Ultimately, by merging a classical, conservative structure with a "free" expansive roof, we preserved essential functions while fostering a welcoming atmosphere that naturally attracts people.
Inspiration: Charming cities and towns always have squares and parks that naturally draw people together. How about this campus? Confronted by monotonous buildings and a sterile landscape covered in asphalt, we felt a strong sense of disconnect. At the same moment, a vision flashed before us: a tranquil, expansive roof under which people could gather and interact, fitting for a seaside town. This idea aimed to transform the campus into a vibrant, welcoming space.
Project Duration: The project was conceptualized in April 2020 and concluded its design phase in January 2022. The application process followed from February 2022 to June 2022, with construction commencing in July 2022 and completed in January 2024 at Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Operation Flow: The campus is covered by a large-scale roof, with the administrative and learning buildings positioned at the core. This setup allows for focused work or study inside the main building, and stepping out offers expansive spaces for breaks. It enables a lifestyle that easily shifts between contrasting environments. The softened boundaries with the park and harmonious continuity with the city foster a campus hub where everyone can freely spend their time.
Team Members: Atsuyuki Yagi
Hiroyuki Kurashima
Jiaxin Li
Keita Yanagisawa
Masaki Okuno
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Photographer Hiroyuki Oki, Blue Hours Co., Ltd. , 2024