Toeijutaku participated for the fourth consecutive year in Tokai University's "Monozukuri Student Summit 2025 in Shonan," evaluating student housing proposals themed "My Ideal Home." The Grand Prize went to REFRESH, and the Excellence Award to sumikko. A Blooming Garden tour was also held.
What is Tokai University's Department of Architecture and Urban Design's "Monozukuri Student Summit"?
This project is a challenge-solving research competition aimed at fostering practical human resources through industry-academia-government collaboration. Students form teams to independently research and propose solutions to issues faced by companies and public organizations, presenting effective solutions. Toeijutaku has participated in this initiative for four consecutive years.
Theme: "My Ideal Home" - A Home that Connects People and Gathers Friends
The theme from Toeijutaku this time was: "My Ideal Home" - A Home that Connects People and Gathers Friends.
Both participating teams based their proposals on a "single-slope roof bungalow," each offering a different perspective. Both were highly complete, and the judging was very close.
Grand Prize: REFRESH
The work "Gathering in the Margins" was highly praised for its completeness from concept to presentation and model, as well as its composition of tubular spaces and earthen floors, and consideration for living flow.
Excellence Award: sumikko
Despite being their first participation this year, they completed their work "Connecting Inside, Gathering Outside" through repeated online consultations. Their clear presentation of the use of a large roof, engawa (veranda), and sunken floor using a model was highly praised.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Dates in source: 2025
FAQ
What is the purpose and structure of Tokai University’s Department of Architecture and Urban Design “Monozukuri Student Summit” competition?
The competition is a challenge‑solving research contest that unites industry, academia, and government to nurture practical human resources; student teams independently investigate real‑world problems faced by companies or public organisations, propose solutions, and present them for evaluation.
How many consecutive years has Toeijutaku participated in the Monozukuri Student Summit, and what does this involvement indicate about its commitment?
Toeijutaku has participated in the summit for four consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to the university’s industry‑academia collaboration and continuous engagement in student‑led design research.
What was the specific theme of the 2025 Monozukuri Student Summit held in Shonan, and how did the participating teams apply it to their architectural proposals?
The 2025 summit’s theme was “My Ideal Home – A Home that Connects People and Gathers Friends,” and both teams based their proposals on a single‑slope roof bungalow, each offering a distinct perspective on communal gathering spaces.
Which project received the Grand Prize at the summit, what was the award name, and which design features were highlighted by the judges?
The Grand Prize, called REFRESH, was awarded to the project “Gathering in the Margins,” which judges praised for its complete concept‑to‑model development, tubular spaces, earthen floors, and thoughtful living‑flow considerations.
Which team earned the Excellence Award, what was the award title, and what specific architectural elements were commended in their design?
The Excellence Award, named sumikko, went to the team whose work “Connecting Inside, Gathering Outside” was lauded for repeated online consultations, a clear presentation of a large roof, engawa (veranda), and a sunken floor demonstrated through a physical model.
