Tokyo pop lab

TOKYO POP CULTURE LAB

東 京 大 衆 文 化 セ ン タ ー

KENNETH CHEN KENRICK CHEN JACK HUYNH JASON LI

TOKYO POP CULTURE LAB

東京大衆文化センター The concept of the Tokyo Pop Culture Lab metaphorically expresses the notion of learning and research as a process of cracking open existing ideas in an attempt to understand its internal workings. The building as an existing entity is split into two volumes, creating a void in between as a space to be filled by the developments of new ideas and trends. This void is supported by the supergraphic structure of “文化”, a homage to Japanese Kanji for culture. The geometry of the floors consist of an undulating surface of undefined boundaries to encourage interaction between programs whilst maintaining separation.

The void space is articulated to create a featured series of interrelated programs: 1. A lobby space that can also be utilised as an temporary exhibition extension or a forum with seating that expands into lectures and the mezzanine 2. Workshops with views towards lecture screens and exhibitions 3. Cafe placed adjacent to public seating for convenience when forums or lectures are in session Lecture rooms are enclosed by a retractable wall which opens to welcome the public into lectures or alternatively become expanded seating for lobby space activities. When lectures are in progress, these walls close and become digital screens facing into the lobby, allowing people to view the lectures from workshop classrooms, exhibition spaces or from the street.

Vertical circulation is achieved using the supergraphic structural members as stairs and lifts. Program interaction is exemplified in the promotion of learning, where the vertical staircase aid in linking the library, workshops and industry/academic spaces to maximise collaborative multi-disciplinary output .

文化

Concept Diagram

/‘bunka’/language:

Japanese/ noun.

culture

Site Diagram

NormalNormal Setup Setup

Public/Private Programs Second floor

Forum Setup Forum Setup

Learning Programs

Conference Conference Room Room

Academic Lecture Lecture Academic Industry/Academics Industry/ Academics Workshop

Administrative Adminstrative Offices Offices

Academic Library Library Academic Mixed Industry Laboratory Mixed Industry and & Workshops Student Workshop

Roof + Top Facade

Second Floor Contours

Administrative Conference Room Offices

Main Exhibition Main Exhibition

Second Floor Contour Support Structure

Public Workshop & Public workshop & Lecture Viewing Lecture Viewing First floor

Open CafeCafe Open

Educational Laboratory Educational Laboratory & Workshop & Workshop

Lecture Orientated Mode

Forum/Stage Mode

Vantage Vantage Points Points

Permanent Permanent Exhibition Exhibition

Secondary Structural Mullions

Learning

Garden Lobby Garden Lobby Ground Cafe Cafe Ground

Ground floor

33 Lectures Lectures

Lobby/Forum/ Exhibition

First Floor with Primary Structure

Lobby & Mixed Forum / Exhibition

Public LibraryLibrary Public

Collaborating

Creating

Physical Location Visual Location Program Interaction

Circulation Diagram

Exhibition and Academia Program

Learning Program

Structural Diagram

PO

P

CU

LT

UR

E

first floor plan 1:300

N

Ground Floor Plan 1:300

Second Plan 1:300 N

Cross Section 1:300

Longitudinal Section 1:300