In this project, in order to construct a new student dormitory at Keio University's Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC), we discussed the program and business scheme with the project team consisting of the university and the design office, and supported the formulation of the business plan and the solicitation and selection of business operators. In addition, as the project manager of the project team including the selected project sponsors, I provided consistent support up to the implementation design stage. As part of the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2008, Keio University announced the "Future Creation School Concept" at SFC. The purpose of this project was to develop an on-campus residence suitable for this concept.

Challenges of the Project

In this project, we were required to study a project scheme to reduce the burden of project costs on the university, to adjust the basic design, and to study what kind of student dormitory would be appropriate for the "Future Creation School". Another request was to select an appropriate business operator that would fit this concept.

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In the project planning stage, we planned and managed regular meetings with the project team to discuss the type of student dormitory that should be built, assisted in incorporating the discussions into the basic design, conducted feasibility studies, compared business schemes, and assisted in the development of the business plan.

In addition, by coordinating between the university and the design firm, and examining the project scheme and feasibility, we supported the formulation of an optimal business plan for the university, and by formulating a strategy for public solicitation of business partners and conducting public solicitation, we contributed to the determination of appropriate business partners to realize the university's aspirations.