In response to the program and scale of the adjacent residential neighborhood, the YKK R&D Center is broken down into several blocks. A central courtyard patio 8-meter above the ground serves as a gathering space and allows light into other sections of the building. The division of the volume creates a distinct atmosphere in the building itself (located in a context where open space is sparse). Moreover, the atrium and courtyard spaces imply new possibilities for urbanism within architecture itself.
Location: |
Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
Building Type: |
Office, Learning Center |
Structural System: |
Reinforced Concrete, Steel Reinforced Concrete, Steel |
Number of Floors: |
2 Basement Levels + 8 Stories + 1 Penthouse |
Total Floor Area: |
23,006m² |
Structural Engineer: |
Kimura Structural Engineers |
Mechanical / Electrical Engineer: |
Sogo Consultants |