REPORT ON THE "MASTER ARCHITECT" METHOD FOR THE CAMPUS DESIGN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SHIGA PREFECTURE : Study on the function of "design cord"

Abstract

This report deals with the "MASTER ARCHITECT" method as a means of collaboration in the design. The purpose is to make clear the profession of the "MASTER ARCHITECT" through the case study of the campus design of the University of Shiga Prefecture In this study, we set aim at the "DESIGN CORD" adopted in the designing process. We examined and analyzed the interpretation of the "DESIGN CORD" by the participating architects and also the results in their works. The analysis shows the function and the effect of the "DESIGN CORD". With the result of this report, we are able to acknowledge the professional character of the "MASTER ARCHITECT" being responsible to the variety and unity of the spacial environment.