Seeking to explore power as crucial factor in the design of the built environment, we will look at energy systems and related objects, from sites of generation to spaces of consumption, from distribution networks to control rooms.

Tutors: Filip Geerts and Sanne van den Breemer
Director of Studies: Salomon Frausto
Contributors: Santiago Ardila, Juan Benavides, Daniella Camarena, Stef Dingen, Marco Fusco, Jack Garay Arauzo, Theodora Gelali, Shaiwanti Gupta, Hao Hsu, Marianthi Papangelopoulou, Felipe Quintero, Gent Shehu, Siyuan Wang


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Part 1: Catalogue and Lexicon


Based on both desk research and fieldwork surveys, we selected, documented, and classified a set of reference projects. From these specific lenses these  case studies  aimed to identify general design principles with relevance to power. Exploring the potential types and scopes of associated architectural projects the comprehensive cataloguing of objects and related systems give insight into the metabolism of modern metropolis.

Concrete Object: A specific object that fits in the matrix and in turn helps navigate through the system.
Failure of Systems: A condition that proclaims incompetency of the system.
Idealization of a System: A seemingly perfect condition.
Institutional: A framing or influence on the system through an institutional body.
Public Opinion: A view prevalent in the Public.
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Part 1: Catalogue and Lexicon


Based on both desk research and fieldwork survey, we selected, documented, and classified a set of reference projects according to five categories: the idealization of system, the failure of a system, the institutions, the concrete objects, and the public opinion. From these specific case studies, the aim is to identify general design principles with relevance to power, and explore potential types and scopes of associated architectural projects.

Part 2: Atlas



The second part relates the principles as documented in Part 1 to the geographic specificity of Tokyo, and the related territory. From the Taiheiyo Belt—the country’s urbanized spine that runs along its plains—to the 23 wards—the city’s smallest administrative areas—to the city block, the work addresses a sequence of scales, and explores how each relates to the systems and objects of study.



13 Maps of Japan
6 Mini Atlases about Power and Energy
1 Model for Architectural Projects



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Thirteen maps of Japan:

1. The World.Regulation and Diversification of Energy Resources Map
2. Japan. Power Plants & Other Maps
3. The Taiheiyo Belt. The Megalopolis Map
4. Gokaido. Energy Transmission Map
5. Shuto-Ken. Energy Transmission System Map
6. Tokyo Bay. Energy Sources Map
7. Tokyo To. Energy Distribution & Substations Map
8. Special Wards. Clean Authority Map
9. Tama Area. Production & Consumption Map
10. Shinjuku. Energy Distribution & Consumption Map
11. Toyosu - Todoroku - Mizuko. Urban and Suburban Condition Map
12. Chome - Kami-Ikebukuro 2-Chome. Neighbourhood Relations Map
13. Block - Ebisunishi. Electricity Distribution Map


1. The World. Regulation and Diversification of Energy Resources Map


2. Japan. Power Plants & Others Map
Introduction: Pacific Rim of Energy
I. Growth Cultures

Part 3: Architectural Projects



The third part is aimed at the elaboration of a set of architectural projects situated in the city and territory of Japan. The proposals will draw upon the catalogue and lexicon, and atlas, continuing the built-up ilnes of inquiry and argumentation, and making use of the collected information and references. With the aim to explore the potential spectrum of architectural contributions with respect to power, a variation of scales, timeframes and project genres can be proposed, including singular project and prototypes, solutions as well as evocations.




Introduction: Pacific Rim of Energy
I. Growth Cultures
II. Interstitial Strategies
III. Wiring Realities
Conclusion: Into Eternity



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II. Interstitial Strategies