PRACTICAL EDUCATION OF ARCHITECTURE WITH SELF-BUILD SPACE FOR REST AND REFRESHMENTS, AND CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP

― Practical study supported by Higashi-Osaka city government ―

Abstract

This study was a self-build project for rest and refreshments, supported by the local government. The site was on public land beside the shopping street, between the railway station and a bus stop that students use. With the support of the association of shop owners we presented the workshop for self-building, and illustrated the construction process. The main material was used and new wooden pallets, made of machined timber. The study was a collaboration between Industry, Government, University and Residents.