| Title of work | Safety Slope(セーフティ・スロープ) |
| Concept of the work | Barrier-free train stations are expanding in recent years. However, the falls of wheel-chair and baby prams at train stations are happening due to the slope of the platform. Fall prevention fences and platform doors can be installed but they will also block the entrance into trains that have different door positions. Therefore, preventive steps against falls at stations have not been taken. Platforms are made with a slope to drain rain water into the railway. The usual slope is 1% (1 cm lower by every 1 meter), but there are cases where platforms are built with a slope of more than 1%. As a solution to this issue, I propose "Safety Slope", a countergradient tile that can be installed easily on existing platforms. Countergradient tiles can be installed to a height that does not obstruct passengers from getting on and off trains while they also function to stop wheels that has rolled away by itself. The tiles are also designed to drain rain water away like present. To achieve a society without fall accident in 10 years, I hope that the use of "Safety Slope" will be expanded. |
| Judge's Comment | This work may be regarded as a simple solution which aimed to slightly improve existing social capital. However, this simple solution holds great promise for the future. In the past, railroad stations in Japan were designed and constructed while giving priority to the concepts of economy and efficiency. Currently, we are in a transitional period in which stations have not yet been sufficiently reformed to realize barrier free facilities, user safety and other human-based priorities. This work focused on and sought to resolve the danger of falling caused by the gradient of station platforms. High evaluation should be given to how the designer implemented a careful process of verification and testing in an effort to realistically and steadily improve the safety of train passengers. |
| Name of Applicant | Shinya Yoshida |  |
| Year of Birth | 1984 | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Nationality | Japan | |
| Occupation | Freelance Designer | |
| Academic History | Vocational School | |
| Awards |
The 22nd Koizumi International Lighting Design Competition for Students - Silver Award The 23rd Koizumi International Lighting Design Competition for Students - Honorable Mention and Best Design Award Internet Voting |
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| Co-designer | mawaru |  |