Kyoto Seika University to host a keynote lecture by world-renowned architect Sosuke Fujimoto: "Sustainable 'Environment' and 'Technology' - The Future of Commons (Co-creation) Opened by the Expo (A tripartite discussion with Sosuke Fujimoto, Oussouby Sacko, and Toshiaki Kawai)"

Kyoto Seika University (Sakyo-ku, Kyoto; President: Masato Sawada) will host a keynote lecture, "Sustainable 'Environment' and 'Technology' — The Future of Commons (Co-creation) Opened by the Expo," featuring the internationally acclaimed architect Mr. Sosuke Fujimoto. He has received numerous awards, including the Japan Institute of Architects Grand Prix and the JIA Newcomer's Award, and has developed various projects worldwide, from private residences to universities, commercial facilities, hotels, and mixed-use complexes. The event is organized by the university's Human Environment Design Program.

Mr. Fujimoto, who was the venue design producer for the "EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Japan" (organized by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition), will discuss the environment, technology, the potential of wooden architecture, and the implementation of a future society.

Following the keynote, a tripartite discussion will be held, featuring Oussouby Sacko, a visiting professor in our architecture department and a director of the EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, and Toshiaki Kawai, a faculty member of the same department. They will engage in a multifaceted discussion about architecture and society.

This lecture is open to anyone, both from within and outside the university. As prior registration is required, please check the event details below and we hope to see you at the venue.

Keynote Lecture "Sustainable 'Environment' and 'Technology' — The Future of Commons (Co-creation) Opened by the Expo (Tripartite Talk: Sosuke Fujimoto × Oussouby Sacko × Toshiaki Kawai)"

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 18:00–20:00 Speakers: Sosuke Fujimoto (Architect / Former Faculty, Architecture), Oussouby Sacko (Visiting Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design / Director, EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai), Toshiaki Kawai (Faculty, Human Environment Design Major, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design) Venue: Kyoto Seika University, Meiso-kan, Large Hall (137 Iwakura Kinocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, 606-8588) Capacity: 300 people (students have priority, first-come, first-served) Fee: Free Target: Open to everyone, both within and outside the university Registration: Prior registration is required. Please register using the application form. URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_nfgl6wmLW5ocEr-pK4vp7SiMQjYLphzUT4cBpu2mtK-ghA/viewform