2024年5月27日から6月6日までの2週間、ハノーファー大学の学生と共同して神奈川県真鶴町を対象とし、地方の縮小をテーマとしたにワークショップを行った。
今回のワークショップ対象地、真鶴町は街独自のデザインコード「美の基準」を設けた点で特徴的な町である。
2週間のうち、28日と29日は現地調査のため実際に真鶴町を全メンバーで訪れた。訪問期間中は真鶴出版を拠点に調査を行なった。
From May 27 to June 6, 2024, a two-week workshop was held in collaboration with students from the University of Hanover, focusing on the theme of regional shrinkage in the town of Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture.
The workshop site, Manazuru, is notable for having established its own design code known as the “Standards of Beauty,” which sets it apart as a uniquely planned town.
During the two-week program, all participants visited Manazuru on May 28 and 29 for on-site fieldwork. The investigation was based out of Manazuru Shuppan (Manazuru Publishing), which served as the central hub for our activities during the visit.
1日目、真鶴出版で街の概要を教わったのち、それぞれが事前に選択したトピックに基づいて日独の学生混合のチームに分かれ、そのトピックに基づいたより詳細な調査のためチームごとに町に出てリサーチを行った。また、その際それぞれの対象敷地内の空き家のプロットを行い、後に全チーム分統合して真鶴町主要部の「空き家マップ」を作成した。
On the first day, after receiving an overview of the town at Manazuru Shuppan, students were divided into mixed German-Japanese teams based on their pre-selected research topics. Each team then went out into the town to conduct more detailed fieldwork related to their topic.
As part of this research, teams also mapped vacant houses within their assigned sites. These individual mappings were later compiled to create a comprehensive “Vacant House Map” of the central area of Manazuru.
2日目は再び真鶴出版に集まり、真鶴町を実際に歩いて案内していただいた。その際、真鶴を拠点に活動されている建築家である藤井さんの自邸を拝見した。その後再びチームごとに分かれ、教員とも対話しながらそれぞれのトピックに基づいた調査の仕上げを行った。
On the second day, we gathered once again at Manazuru Shuppan and were given a guided tour of the town. During the tour, we had the opportunity to visit the residence of Mr. Fujii, an architect based in Manazuru.
After the tour, participants returned to their respective teams to finalize their research based on their assigned topics, engaging in discussions with faculty members for further refinement.
現地調査終了後は調査で得られた情報をもとに、どういった提案が可能か検討を行った。教授や他チームの学生を交えたディスカッションなどを経て、それぞれが提案の方向性を定め6月6日の最終プレゼンテーションに向けて準備を行った。
After completing the fieldwork, each team began considering what kinds of proposals could be developed based on the information gathered during the investigation. Through discussions involving professors and students from other teams, each group refined the direction of their proposals and proceeded with preparations for the final presentation held on June 6.
最終日には、各チームごとに模型やポスター、写真やドローイングなどさまざまなメディアを用いて自らの提案のプレゼンテーションを行った。プレゼンテーションは大学内の公共空間で行われ、ワークショップ参加者だけでなく他の研究室の学生などもレビューに参加した。それぞれの提案はリノベーション案からモニュメンタルな提案まで非常に多彩な提案がみられ、一つの町に対して実に多様なアプローチが考えられることがわかったと同時に相違点のみならず、互いの共通点も発見することができた。
On the final day, each team presented their proposals using a variety of media, including models, posters, photographs, and drawings. The presentations were held in a public space within the university, where not only workshop participants but also students from other research labs joined in for the reviews.
The proposals ranged widely—from renovation plans to monumental interventions—demonstrating the rich diversity of approaches that can be taken toward a single town. At the same time, the process revealed not only the differences in perspectives but also the shared themes and commonalities among the teams’ ideas.
地方の縮小という、現代において日独両者が直面する現実をテーマとして取り扱ったことで、多くの共感をもって2週間の共同作業を行うことができ、非常に実りある時間とすることができた。
By addressing the issue of regional shrinkage—a pressing reality faced by both Japan and Germany today—the two-week collaboration fostered a strong sense of mutual understanding and empathy among participants. This shared focus allowed for a highly productive and meaningful experience throughout the joint workshop.
