Waseda University Department of Architecture Graduation Project Exhibition 2026

Announcement: Waseda University Department of Architecture "Volunteer" Graduation Project Exhibition 2026


This exhibition is an annual graduation design show organized and operated primarily by volunteer graduating students.
Beyond simply displaying our work, we invite renowned guest architects and instructors from outside the university to create a space for discussion and the exchange of ideas through our designs.

In a society undergoing rapid change, this exhibition aims to function as a venue where we can update our perspectives on architecture and connect to the next stage of thought by encountering criticism from diverse viewpoints and experiences that transcend individual positions.

Additionally, we will hold a Public Critique Session with guest critics on Friday, March 20th (National Holiday).
We sincerely hope you will visit the exhibition and attend the critique session.

Waseda University Department of Architecture Graduation Design Exhibition 2026
Venue: Waseda University Nishiwaseda Campus, Building 55, 1st Floor Atrium
Dates: March 20 (Fri) – March 26 (Thu), 2026
Note: Closed on Sunday.
Admission: Free

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Public Critique Session
Date & Time: Friday, March 20, 2026 | 14:00 – 18:00
Venue: Building 55 Atrium (Same as exhibition venue)
Admission: Open to the public / Free observation

Guests
Yuko Nagayama
Born in Tokyo in 1975. Worked at Jun Aoki & Associates from 1998 to 2002. Established Yuko Nagayama & Associates in 2002. Visiting Professor at Musashino Art University (2020–2024). Vice Chairman of the Good Design Award since 2023.
Key Works: LOUIS VUITTON Kyoto Daimaru, Teshima Yokoo House, Goddess of the Forest Central Garden, Japan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Expo 2025 Osaka "Women's Pavilion," Panasonic Group Pavilion "Nomo no Kuni," and others.
Awards: JIA Young Architect Award (2014), Yamanashi Architectural Culture Award, Tokyo Architecture Award of Excellence (2018), IEIJ Design Award Grand Prize (2021), World Architecture Festival Highly Commended (2022), etc. Currently working on projects such as the Torch Tower.
Publications: Spinning Stories from Architecture (Graphic-sha), Architecture as a Trigger (Shueisha Shinsho).
http://www.yukonagayama.co.jp/

Ryosuke Yuasa
Architect. Born in Tokyo in 1982. Completed graduate studies at Tokyo University of the Arts. Worked at Naito Architect & Associates starting in 2010. Established Office Yuasa in 2019. Associate Professor at Tama Art University.
Key Works: "FLASH" (2021), "Tonari wa Rendezvous" (2022), "Nami" (2022), "Pole Star" (2022), "LIGHTS" (2024), etc.
He works across personal creation/exhibition, university education/research, and design practice at Office Yuasa, focusing on the relationship between representation and space.
Awards: 4th Daiwa House Residential Design Competition 1st Prize (2008), Shelter Student Architectural Design Competition Encouragement Prize (2009), Tokyo University of the Arts Yoshida Isoya Prize (2010), Tokyo Architecture Collection Naito Hiroshi Prize (2010), 9th ap Art Prize (2022), SD REVIEW 2023 Maki Prize (2023), Residential Architecture Award (2024), etc.

Moderator
Yasutaka Yoshimura
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1972. After completing graduate studies at Waseda University, he joined MVRDV (Netherlands) as an overseas trainee for the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Established Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects in 2005. Professor at Waseda University since 2018.
Key Works: "Nowhere but Sajima" (2008), "Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten New Office" (2010), "Red Light Yokohama" (2010), "Window House" (2014), "Fukumasu Base" (2016), etc.
Awards: Yoshioka Prize (2006), Good Design Special Award (2010), Residential Architecture Award Gold Prize (2010), AIJ Selected Architectural Designs (2011, 2014, 2018), Architectural Design Association of Nippon Grand Prix (2018), and many others.
Publications: Super Legal Architecture (2006/Shokokusha), Behavior and Protocol (2012/LIXIL Publishing), MANGARCHITECTURE: Absence of the Architect (2025/TOTO Publishing), etc.