About KAIT Workshop
Background of Establishment
The KAIT Workshop was established to allow students to freely pursue their hopes and dreams in creative manufacturing. It is not part of the university’s formal curriculum.
Function of the Workshop
The KAIT Workshop provides five key elements: a building, facilities, tools, materials, and advisors.
The building is an open space with no dividing walls, designed to encourage student collaboration and creativity. It was planned by architect Junya Ishigami, an innovative young designer, with the concept of “making creative goods in the woods.” The workshop spans 2,000 ㎡, with a roof height of 5 m and a slope of 1/75. The roof is supported by 305 pillars: 42 thick pillars bear the main weight, while 263 thin pillars resist side-to-side shaking. The main color of the structure is white. Ventilation is achieved through a push-pull system, and 20 air-conditioning units help maintain a comfortable environment."
The workshop includes areas for pottery, lost-wax casting, modeling machines, metalworking machines, CO₂ laser machines, woodworking, and 3D printing. In addition, it is equipped with large-format printers, iron-transfer machines, cutting machines, and laminating machines for various printing and finishing tasks.
Primary materials, as well as electronic and mechanical components, are available for use.
The workshop is supported by five staff members and five student assistants.
Displays include the Birdman aircraft, used in the Birdman Rally, the solar car, and various sample projects from each of the workshop’s facilities.
Examples of Activities
- Independent and group creative projects
- Production of parts for research and experiments
- Science classes and hands-on workshops for local residents
- Participation in contests and exhibitions of student projects