At Josai University and Josai Junior College, the second phase of construction of the new complex building "JOSAI HUB" (Building 23), which has been under construction as the new face of the Sakado campus, has been completed, and a grand completion ceremony will be held on September 2, 2023. It was held on.
JOSAI HUB, which had its grand opening, is planned as a complex building that will take over the functions of the existing Faculty of Science Building No. 1, Arts and Sciences Building No. 2 and 4, and the Instrument Analysis Center, and will be a 7-story reinforced concrete building with a total area of 2 yen. 2000 square meters.The concept is to create exchanges without boundaries, such as between science and humanities, students and faculty, university and local community.
The most distinctive feature is that the space on the first floor is open on all sides by taking advantage of its front-facing location, and functions as a hub for interaction with all students, faculty, staff, and the local community who use the Sakado campus. To have had.
As a connected "JOSAI HUB", under a large eave 6 to 7 meters high, there are study spaces and students that can accommodate various forms of learning such as active learning, presentations, cafes, workshops, and group learning. It has a place for people to live.With the image of a university open to the community, there are no gates or gates at the campus entrance.Additionally, by installing a bus rotary near the campus entrance, it has become possible to access Building 23 without getting wet in the rain.
The completion ceremony was attended by many university officials, including President Akira Uehara and President Yozo Fujino, as well as Nikken Sekkei, the architect and supervisor, and Shimizu Corporation, the construction company.Chairman Uehara said, ``Building 23 was the last major project since our founding.We believe we have created a large stage setting where students can study in a spacious space and interact with local people. We hope that the large ring will become the centerpiece of the campus."President Fujino expressed his joy at the completion of the building, saying, ``This long-awaited building has been completed.We hope to have students learn new things in the spacious free space, and send wonderful students out into the world.''
Construction of the first phase of "JOSAI HUB" began in June 1, and in April 2020, in addition to the lecture room area and laboratory area, a new equipment analysis center opened in advance. The second phase of construction, which began in March 6, included the extension of the large eaves of the JOSAI HUB, as well as improvements to the front exterior and guard room.
