Yokohama Symphostage Isakhiwo Esinemisebenzi Exubeneyo by Obayashi Corporation

Yokohama Symphostage Isakhiwo Esinemisebenzi Exubeneyo by Obayashi Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZakhiwo, Isakhiwo kunye neMilo Competition Category.

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Yokohama Symphostage Isakhiwo Esinemisebenzi Exubeneyo

by Obayashi Corporation

Client: Obayashi Corporation

Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Winner in Uyilo lweZakhiwo Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Symphostage Isakhiwo Esinemisebenzi Exubeneyo

I-Yokohama Symphostage sisakhiwo esinemisebenzi exubeneyo esikwiMinato Mirai, eYokohama, eJapan. Esi sakhiwo sinomhlaba opheleleyo weefloor omalunga nee-183,000 zeemitha ezisikwere kwaye sineeofisi, ihotele kunye neevenkile. I-Yokohama Symphostage idityaniswe kwinethiwekhi yabahambi ngeenyawo edibanisa umbindi weYokohama neendawo ezingqongileyo. Iindlela ezimbini zabahambi ngeenyawo zinqumla kule ndawo kwaye zidityaniswa yibala elineleli ezininzi elineendawo zoluntu zokuhlanganisana ngexesha lemisitho neentlekele. Uvavanyo lomoya, ukukhanya kwelanga kunye nokuhamba kwabahambi ngeenyawo lwakhokela uyilo lwendawo nganye.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award

Yokohama Symphostage Isakhiwo Esinemisebenzi Exubeneyo ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo ngokungaqhelekanga okunikwa imiyilo yomgangatho ophezulu, entle nechukumisayo. Abaphumeleleyo beSilivere ziimveliso ezikhazimlayo kakhulu nezidala kakhulu ezibonisa ubungcali obuphawulekayo, italente nobukrelekrele babayili bazo. Yokohama Symphostage Isakhiwo Esinemisebenzi Exubeneyo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omhle womzekelo, onobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezinzulu. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award yimveliso ebonakalayo kakhulu, ethandwayo enceda kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Yokohama Symphostage Isakhiwo Esinemisebenzi Exubeneyo yimveliso enomona omkhulu kuyo evusa iinqwenelo, izisa iimvakalelo ezintle kwaye ivuselela ukumangaliswa nokumangala.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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