Waseda University

Leading private university in Tokyo, Japan, with notable modernist campus buildings.

Overview

Founded in 1882, its campus features designs by Kenzo Tange and other modernists.

Design Features

Blends modernist structures with concrete and open courtyards.

Architectural Connections

• East Asian: Japanese academic context.
• Educational: University campus.
• Modern: 20th-century design.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by functionalism, shaping modern Japanese campus design.

Related Architects & Works

Kenzo Tange (related architect), Tokyo Metropolitan Government (related building), Courtyard (element), Modern (period)