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Aichi Gakuin University Library and Information Center Learning Commons
| address | Nisshin City, Aichi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Completion date | October 2013 |
| Scale (number of seats) | 201 seats |
| Scale (㎡) | 482㎡ |
- The above information is at the time of completion.
Aichi Gakuin University is one of the most traditional universities in the Tokai region, founded in 1876 as a branch school of the Soto sect of Buddhism. Currently, there are 9 faculties, 16 departments, a junior college, and a graduate school on four campuses, and the number of students is approximately 12,000. In October 2013, the university opened a shared learning space called "Learning Commons" on the first floor of the Library and Information Center on the Nisshin Campus.
learning commons
learning commons
View the Learning Commons from the main entrance. From the left end, there is a project room, a study area with counter seats across the aisle, a group work area where you can change the layout, and a project stage in front of the whiteboard on the back wall.
study area
study area
study area. The layout allows for students to look out over the center of the floor, allowing them to learn while being stimulated.
project stage
project stage
The project stage has raised the floor level to the next level. The wall surface can be used as a whiteboard, screen, etc. for various training situations.
Communication
Communication
A place to share ideas on a blackboard using a high chair and white pen.
library lounge
library lounge
library lounge. Discover books and information on the comfortably arranged chairs.
group work area
group work area
Group work area. You can study by freely combining the desks, such as 4-person or 8-person seats. Students can use it not only for personal use but also in groups, with friends in club activities, etc.
project booth
project booth
A project booth using roll screens and glass panels. The Learning Commons is visible from the corridor outside the building, so it provides stimulation for students passing by.
Comment
Learning Commons is a place where people can learn together, encouraging independent and active use of the library.
Instead of the traditional reading room and group study room, we aimed to create new intellectual activities by providing a forum for group discussions and presentations in an open communication space.
Most of the furniture is on casters or foldable so that students can change the layout themselves depending on the purpose of use. In addition, the interior uses thinned wood and local materials, creating a relaxing atmosphere with images of wood and greenery.
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Designer
Akiko Sugita