慶應義塾大学アート・センター　Keio University Art Center

Keio University Mita Campus Architecture Open Day　Architecture of Keio

Have you ever thought about the architecture around you?

You see lots of architecture everyday: Houses you pass by, crowded stations, and your school… How about taking a little time to view them?
When students on campus learn that the buildings they casually use as classrooms and libraries are important cultural properties or the works of world-famous architects, they will become aware of the environment surrounding them, the university, and architecture, and will begin to richly experience space. The architecture of the Mita Campus is a rare opportunity to see the history of modern Japanese architecture. Therefore, these buildings are not only an important cultural resource for Keio University, but also for the local community. We plan this ‘Architecture Open Day’ to introduce the architecture at Mita campus, including Enzetsu-kan (Public Speaking Hall, 1875) and Old Noguchi Room (Shin Banraisha, 1951/2005) which are usually not opened to the public.

The Keio University Art Center has organized this Architecture Open Day to introduce the architecture on Mita Campus, including the Mita Public Speaking Hall (Mita Enzetsu-kan, built 1875) and the old “Noguchi Room” (Shin Banraisha, built 1951/2005) which are usually not open to the public. Participation is free and is open to the general public.

They will also be given a map with explanations of the important sculptural and historical features of Keio. We hope people will enjoy being given free rein to roam the grounds of Keio with a map in-hand. 


Photo by: Ryota Atarashi

Date

November 14th - 16th 2023, 11:00–17:00

Venue

Keio University Mita Campus

Audience

Everyone welcome

Cost

Free participation

Enquiries and bookings

Keio University Art Center
+81-3-5427-1621

Tour［Architecture Open Day］

Tags: Cultural properties at Keio

Date

November 14th - 16th 2023, 11:00–17:00

Venue

Keio University Mita Campus

Audience

Everyone welcome

Cost

Free participation

Booking

No reservation necessary

Related events

Guided tour

Guided tour about Architecture in Keio University Mita Campus with commentary by Curator of Keio University Art Center.

Date: November 14th and 15th  2023, 14:00-15:30
Audience: Open to anyone, Max. 20
Cost: Free Participation
Booking: If you want to join the guided tours, please see below. 
closing date: November 5th 2023. 
*Applicants will be notified of the results by November 8th, regardless of the result of the lottery.
Application Form

Enquiries and bookings

Keio University Art Center
+81-3-5427-1621

Organiser(s)

Organiser: Keio University Art Center/ Cultural Narrative of a City Project
Supported by: The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan in the fiscal 2023

How to participate

1. Get the "Architecture Map" at the distribution places in Mita campus

  • Distribution Places
    • South Annex 1F & Art Center
    • Office of Student Services (B1F, South School Building)
    • Security Office at Main gate
    • Enzetsu-kan
    • Ex Noguchi Room
    • East building stairwell
  • The "Architecture Map" introduces the place of the opened architecture and information about it.

2. Walk around the architecture with the Map

  • Please walk free around and look at the public-opened architecture.
  • Because of the classes, there are some architecture whose observations are restricted to the outsides. The viewable architecture may change depending on days.
  • Please read through a notice on the Map and enjoy the tour.


Architecture you can see

  • Enzetsu-kan (Public Speaking Hall)：Outside and inside
  • Old Noguchi Room (Shin Banraisha)：Outside and inside
  • Jukukankyoku：Outside only
  • Old Library：Outside and partialy inside
  • The First School building：Outside and some rooms
  • Library：Outside only
  • Graduated school：Outside only

* The students of Keio University can view the inside of all the architecture.

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