Temple University Japan in Sangenjaya

Corporate identity, signage, and interior design for TUJ in Sangenjaya.

Ian Lynam worked with TUJ, James Lambiasi Architects, and Gensler as consultant for the interior design, identity, and signage for the new campus for Temple University Japan, an institution where I have taught for over a decade.

main-entrance

Every aspect of the graphic appearance of the new building was considered, from expanses of color to wayfinding to typography.

building-from-left

Temple University Japan’s new location in Sangenjaya is a delightful shift westward in Tokyo, with the new neighborhood’s vibrant and youthful surroundings mirroring the culture and legacy of TUJ.

entrance-hall

TUJ’s connection to Temple University in Philadelphia is paramount in regard to the visual identity and the interior and exterior design of the new campus.

parliament

TUJ alumnx Van Ha “Noah” Nguyen’s mural for The Parliament, TUJ’s Student Lounge was faithfully reprinted and installed in the new campus.

cafeteria

It is a new era for Temple University Japan and one that I am happy to be a part of.

courtyard

Come visit us in Sangenjaya!