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Yokohama Symphostage Bangunan Kompleks Multiguna by Obayashi Corporation

Yokohama Symphostage Bangunan Kompleks Multiguna by Obayashi Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Arsitektur, Bangunan lan Struktur Competition Category.


PerakArsitektur· 2025

Yokohama Symphostage Bangunan Kompleks Multiguna

by Obayashi Corporation

Client: Obayashi Corporation

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Arsitektur Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Symphostage Bangunan Kompleks Multiguna

Yokohama Symphostage yaiku bangunan kompleks multiguna sing dumunung ing Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Jepang. Bangunan iki nduweni jembar lantai total kira-kira 183.000 meter persegi lan ngemot kantor, hotel, lan toko-toko. Yokohama Symphostage kasambung karo jaringan pejalan kaki sing ngubungake pusat Yokohama karo wilayah sakiwa-tengene. Rong rute pejalan kaki nyabrang situs iki lan disambungake dening plaza multi-lapisan kanthi fasilitas umum kanggo kumpul nalika ana acara lan bencana. Simulasi angin, cahya srengenge, lan aliran pejalan kaki dadi pandhuan desain saben ruang.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Yokohama Symphostage Bangunan Kompleks Multiguna menang A' Design Award Perak, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain tingkat dhuwur, endah lan nggumunake. Pemenang Perak iku karya sing sumunar banget lan kreatif banget sing nggambarake kaprigelan, bakat lan kaweruh para desainer. Yokohama Symphostage Bangunan Kompleks Multiguna dikarepake dadi karya sing nggumunake, conto teladan, profesional banget lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perak iki iku panemuan sing luar biasa banget lan dikagumi sing paring manfaat lan nyurung maju wates seni, sains, desain lan teknologi. Yokohama Symphostage Bangunan Kompleks Multiguna iku ciptaan sing akeh sing ngirenake sing nggugah kekarepan, nggawa perasaan positif lan nuwuhake gumun lan kagum.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This is a complex with a total floor area of approx. 180,000 m2 and connected to the pedestrian network, an important infrastructure linking central Yokohama and its surrounding areas.Located on a site intersected by two key pedestrian axis which connect the Minato Mirai district to surrounding areas. Historically disconnected, these pedestrian spaces are revitalized and interconnected through a multi-layered plaza and lively public facilities where people can gather during events and disasters.
Dimensions & Packaging
Location : Minato Mirai, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
Use : Office,Hotel,Store
Construction period : April 2021 - March 2024
Site area : 20,620.58 m2
Building area : 14,723.65 m2
Total floor area : 182,937.70 m2
Number of floors : 1 story below fround,30 floors
Maximum Height : West Building:158.633m , East Building: 89.733m
Structure : steel construction (part of columns, cft construction)partially steel-framed reinforced concrete construction.
Tags
Architecture, Pedestrian, Plaza, Seascape, Simulation, Sustainability, BELS, ZEB, Obayashi
Production Technology
The multi-layered plaza was planned using simulations for wind, sunlight, and pedestrian flow to optimize each space for its intended use. The large glass roofs adjust the environment of semi-outdoor spaces.For the office areas, solar simulations led to the exterior wall design to achieve an optimal balance of sunlight for air conditioning and lighting efficiency. Automated control of jalousie windows and blinds further integrates environmental factors into a comfortable working environment.
Design Challenge
Achieving Cost-Effective Energy Savings and Decarbonization with Advanced Design Methods
The project utilized advanced heat load simulations (EcoSimule) to strategically incorporate features such as double-skin curtain walls, solar shading fins, and energy-efficient air conditioning systems selected for their cost-effectiveness. As a result, the project efficiently achieved BELS 5-star, ZEB Ready, and CASBEE Yokohama S-rank certifications.
Research
The project deployed unique methodologies exclusive to our Technical Research Institute. Wind environment simulations covering the entire area validated the minimal impact on the environment. This confirmed the utility of high-rise terraces, and natural ventilation systems. Additional achievements included evacuation planning through comprehensive safety assessments, acoustic environment simulations for complex geometries, and the creation of organically shaped benches by 3D printing.
Inspiration
Taking advantage of the strengths of a consortium involving several business owners, the public facility is a developed sterically space with multiple uses being developed in an organic organizational manner, with each business owner taking charge of the programs in which they excel.The plaza is used for various lively events, including music events hosted by Yokohama City and Yamaha, creating an environment where people naturally gather.
Project Duration
Location : Minato Mirai, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
Construction period : April 2021 - March 2024
Operation Flow
The main circulation paths traverse the first and second floors of the site, with vibrant public facilities concentrated in the lower levels. Adjacent multi-layered plazas are tailored to the characteristics of these facilities, designed to allow indoor activities to blend seamlessly with the outdoors. These spaces aim to amplify and diffuse activities across external areas and other floors.
Team Members
Hiroshi Satake
Kenji Matsuoka
Daisuke Iwasaki
Ryosuke Okawa
Image Credits
Photographer
Image#1,#5: Naomichi Sode (SS Co., Ltd)
Image#2,#3,#4: Shinkenchiku-sha

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