Makoto Kato, Norio Kikuchi (Atelier-BNK)
Katsuhiko Yamawaki (Yamawaki Katsuhiko Architectural Engineering Design, Inc.)
Satoru Nagasawa, Naoki Nojima (Institute of Education Environment)

We undertook the reconstruction of an elementary/junior high school damaged by the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake. The school consists of one class per grade. The buildings were arranged to take advantage of the natural surroundings, and a sense of uniqueness was created by varying the cross-sectional shape and roof height, as well as aperture and light conditions. The library is open at all times, and the adjacent atelier, kitchen, and large central arena are shared with the townspeople, promoting the relationship between the two groups.