Reviving Omishima Together Again
Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari
Until Sep 24
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Omishima has gradually lost its former vitality as a result of an aging and declining population. In particular, many young people leave the island in search of freedom, seeking independence and relocating to urban centers. At the same time, a growing number of urban residents are seeking ways of living that allow closer engagement with nature and the land. With the aim of revitalizing Omishima, we have developed a series of proposals in collaboration with several university research laboratories.
1.Revitalization of a Former Middle School
The adaptive reuse of former public schools is a pressing social issue across Japan, not just limited to island regions. To revitalize the former middle school that holds many shared memories for the island’s residents, we propose preserving the existing school building and gymnasium while introducing several small residential units and cultivated fields within the former schoolyard. To reduce construction costs, restrooms and shower facilities will be consolidated into a shared service building. The existing classroom building and gymnasium are envisioned as flexible spaces that can be used for events.
2.Small Housing Proposals for New Farmers
We propose several types of low-cost, small housing designed for newcomers and returning residents, to be sold as their initial dwellings when they relocate to the island. To keep construction costs low, the proposals introduce several new design strategies. It proposes a new lifestyle unique to Omishima, integrating living with cultivated fields.
Building on our proposals, we aim to further develop them toward realization through dialogue with you.
1.Revitalization of a Former Middle School
The adaptive reuse of former public schools is a pressing social issue across Japan, not just limited to island regions. To revitalize the former middle school that holds many shared memories for the island’s residents, we propose preserving the existing school building and gymnasium while introducing several small residential units and cultivated fields within the former schoolyard. To reduce construction costs, restrooms and shower facilities will be consolidated into a shared service building. The existing classroom building and gymnasium are envisioned as flexible spaces that can be used for events.
2.Small Housing Proposals for New Farmers
We propose several types of low-cost, small housing designed for newcomers and returning residents, to be sold as their initial dwellings when they relocate to the island. To keep construction costs low, the proposals introduce several new design strategies. It proposes a new lifestyle unique to Omishima, integrating living with cultivated fields.
Building on our proposals, we aim to further develop them toward realization through dialogue with you.
Schedule Now in session | Jan 31 (Sat) 2026-Sep 24 (Thu) 2026 175 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥840; Seniors 65 & Over ¥670; University Students ¥420; High School Students and Under, Under 18s, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.tima-imabari.jp/exhibition/2559/ | ||||
| Venue | Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari https://www.tima-imabari.jp | ||||
| Location | 2418 Urado, Omishima-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime 794-1308 | ||||
| Access | From Miyaura Port, take the Setonaikai Kotsu bus towards Munakata Port and get off at Tokoro Museum. The venue is 3 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 0897-74-7220 | ||||
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