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ICU Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall Selected for the JIA Award for Excellence in Architecture 2024

Update: September 30, 2025

The Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall at International Christian University (ICU) has been selected for the "JIA Award for Excellence in Architecture 2024," organized by the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA).
This award recognizes outstanding architectural works with the aim of broadly communicating the value of architectural culture to society.

The Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall was designed to foster the integration of knowledge through interaction among students and faculty from diverse fields. The building centers on a galleria that connects the quadrangle enclosed by existing campus buildings and the atrium lounge "HUB Central."
It has been highly acclaimed both as a space that promotes interdisciplinary learning and exchange, and as a model case of environmentally conscious architecture. This award served as an opportunity for the architectural value of the hall to be widely recognized in society, alongside ICU's educational philosophy.

Architectural Features:

A consistent design using uniformly sized wooden pieces creates a warm and inviting space that embraces its occupants.
A hybrid air-conditioning system combines natural lighting, solar shading, sound absorption, natural ventilation, and mechanical climate control, balancing comfort with environmental performance.
Extensive use of wood for ceilings, walls, and furniture creates a design that harmonizes with nature.

Building Data:

Name: International Christian University Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall
Location: Mitaka, Tokyo
Client: International Christian University
Architects: Nihon Sekkei, Inc., Kengo Kuma and Associates
Contractor: Taisei Corporation
Design Period: December 2019 - November 2020
Construction Period: April 2021 - November 2022