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A Journey of Enlightening-From Tokyo Olympics New National Stadium to Feng Chia University Gongshan Building

2021.07.22

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The Tokyo Olympics is finally about to debut under the ardent expectation of the world. Through sports, achieve the dream of gold medals of top players from all over the world, and also carry forward the most important spirit of world peace in the Olympic Games.

In addition to the main sports events of the Tokyo Olympics, the most attractive is the main venue of the "New National Stadium". It was a professor of the Department of Architecture of the University of Tokyo and an internationally renowned architect Kengo Kuma inspired by the ancient temples of Nara and used Japan’s 47 capitals. The prefecture is made of a large amount of wood, combining the wisdom of traditional Japanese architecture with modern shapes to create new buildings. The main venue consists of 5 floors above ground and 2 floors underground, with a construction area of ​​approximately 69,600 square meters and a capacity of approximately 68,000 spectators.

Kengo Kuma has published many works on his philosophy and persistence in architecture, among which the most prestigious is "Negative Architecture" published in 2004. His interpretation of the meaning of "negative" architecture is not to stand out in the natural environment, but to retreat to the back end, highlighting the beauty of the natural environment and topography. He believes that buildings in the 21st century should be buildings with "temperature". It is even more important for him to design warm buildings that blend with the environment! The building should be a "living building", not a "monument" like a building with a height or an unconventional shape. He is full of humanistic ideas and elegant and modest architectural ideas, so he was named "Master of Negative Architects".

The "Gongshan Building" at Feng Chia University has only two floors, even without a basement. A good building itself must be modest, low-key, and beautiful. "Great love" does not need to be expressed by tall and big buildings. A good university landmark should be in our hearts!

Tokyo Olympics New National Stadium is about to show its charm in the eyes of hundreds of millions of people around the world. The Gongshan Building of Feng Chia University, which will be launched in 2023. Are you also full of expectations?

The Gongshan Building of Feng Chia University is expected to be completed in 2023.

The interior design of Gongshan Building at Feng Chia University.

The interior design of Gongshan Building at Feng Chia University.