Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus Open Gallery “R-AGORA”
| address | Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture |
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| Completion date | April 2015 |
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*"BIGPAD" is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. |
- The above information is at the time of completion.
Promoting industry-academia-regional collaboration with “connected” spaces and content
Ritsumeikan University, with campuses in Kyoto and Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, opened the Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC) in Osaka Prefecture Ibaraki in April 2015. It is the new home of the School of Business Administration and the School of Policy Science, and in April 2016, the School of Comprehensive Psychology was also established. The 99,000 m2 site includes not only school buildings and a gymnasium, but also a facility open to the public that houses a café, library, hall, and other facilities. The concept is "a campus open to the public.
Open gallery “R-AGORA”
Open gallery “R-AGORA”
The bright and open space is equipped with an ICT environment including a nine-screen multi-signage, two 60-inch touch displays, and a 70-inch touch display BIGPAD. The 60-inch touch displays and fixtures are movable, giving the space versatility.
Open gallery “R-AGORA”
Open gallery “R-AGORA”
A 60-inch, nine-panel multi-signage measuring 3.1m in height and 4.6m in width is placed in the center of the space. The impact of the large screen draws the attention of people passing through the corridor, and it also functions as a hub that creates connections. Speakers with excellent acoustic performance are also installed to appeal not only to the eyes but also to the ears of people passing by.
Multi signage
Multi signage
The 9-screen multi-signage is operated using a 24-inch touch display.
Multi signage
Multi signage
The 9-sided multi-signage can be displayed not only on the entire screen, but also on 6-sided split display in an irregular arrangement.
Tree viewer
Tree viewer
The university introduced an information search-type signage system called "Tree Viewer." The interface design allows users to intuitively retrieve the information they want, and anyone from children to seniors can enjoy simple touch operation.
The school introduction signage system "Tree Viewer" manages content with CMS. The hierarchical database makes it easy to add and update information. The operation status can also be checked from the network.
R-AGORA viewer
R-AGORA viewer
The original content "Lagora Viewer" displays the timeline of various events in parallel, encouraging awareness and discovery. It can also be used by students from the School of Business Administration and School of Policy Science, whose main research focus is on events rather than things, to present the results of their research.
School information can also be viewed on a 60-inch touch display.
On the north side of Lagora, the corner surrounded by glass windows in a U-shape is a popular space with a great view.
Project space
Project space
Project space on the south side. Anyone can use it freely, allowing citizens to discuss local issues.
Learning studio
Learning studio
The learning studio is located across from Lagora. The tables, chairs and displays are movable. By storing the movable partition, it can be connected to the adjacent room to make it more spacious.
The Asia Future Session was held in November 2015. Information was shared on nine multi-screen signage and touch displays, and discussions were held.
Comment
Designer
Tatsuya Yamanaka
"R-AGORA Viewer" is a type of content that we are working on for the first time, but we would like to make use of our experience so far and work hard to meet your expectations. In addition, prior to the introduction of R-AGORA Viewer, we proposed a hierarchical display of ``Tree Viewer'' as content to be displayed on 9-panel multi-signage, promoting awareness among OIC and Ritsumeikan University. We believe that by having these two types of interactive content coexist, R-AGORA's concept of ''a place that creates connections'' can be further realized.
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