Interior Design & Architecture School Transforms Campus into Escape Game! Free Participation on July 20 (Marine Day) – Experiential Open Campus 'Solve the Space'

ICS College of Arts (located in Meguro-ku, Tokyo), a vocational school teaching interior, architecture, and furniture design with the educational philosophy of 'Harmony of People, Objects, and Space,' will host an escape game event using its school building as part of its open campus on July 20 (Monday, national holiday).

Background

This event is planned as a special open campus different from regular ones. It is a new initiative to let participants experience the design education and facilities provided by ICS College of Arts through the game, aiming to spark interest in interior design and architecture from a fresh perspective.

Event Details

Venue

ICS College of Arts

Date & Time

July 20, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)

Participation Fee

Free (advance registration required)

Program & Content

Similar to standard escape games, participants solve puzzles according to rules and aim to escape successfully. Game duration is approximately 90 minutes. The content is beginner-friendly, requiring no special knowledge or skills.

How to Participate

Registration: Apply via the official website (https://www.ics.ac.jp/info/escapefromics_2026/)

Capacity: Up to 5 groups per session (4 people per group), 4 sessions total

Registration Deadline: July 19, 2026 (Sunday)

About ICS College of Arts

Founded in 1963 under the leadership of architects such as Takeo Amido and Junpei Nakamura, it opened as Japan's first specialized interior design school. It has international ties through partnerships with British national universities, making it a diverse school with many students from around the world.

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in May 2023, it has over 8,000 graduates actively working at the forefront of the industry.