Mode Gakuen Spiral

"Mode Gakuen Spiral" explores the architectural innovation of the Mode Gakuen Spiral Tower in Nagoya, Japan, an iconic structure designed by Nikken Sekkei. This textbook examines how the tower integrates diverse educational programs across fashion, IT, and medicine, reflecting contemporary Japanese architecture and design philosophy. The book highlights the tower's sustainable design features, such as its earthquake resistance, while also analyzing its impact on urban development in Nagoya. The book emphasizes the tower's spiral structure as a fusion of form and function, demonstrating how innovative architectural design can positively influence educational outcomes. Through architectural plans, photographs, and interviews, it presents a detailed examination of the tower's engineering and interior spaces. The book's approach progresses from introducing the educational corporation to analyzing the tower's structural engineering and its contribution to Nagoya's urban landscape. This architectural analysis makes complex concepts accessible to a broad audience, including architecture students, urban planners, and educators. By focusing on the Mode Gakuen Spiral Tower as a case study, the book provides valuable insights into creating effective and aesthetically pleasing learning environments, making it relevant to those interested in educational architecture and sustainable practices.

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Translators: AI

Release date

Ebook: 19 February 2025