The 8-Level Rooftop Park in Osaka, JapanWhen Osaka’s baseball stadium closed its doors, it opened the door to a prime redevelopment opportunity in a new commercial district adjacent to Namba Train Station, the first stop from Kansai Airport.
Given the location, owner Nankai Electric Railway asked Jon Jerde to create a gateway that would redefine Osaka’s identity.
Jerde conceived Namba Parks as a large park, a natural intervention in Osaka’s dense and harsh urban condition. Alongside a 30-story tower, the project features a lifestyle commercial center (with 120 tenants) crowned with a rooftop park that crosses multiple blocks while gradually ascending eight levels.
In addition to providing a highly visible green component in a city where nature is sparse, the sloping park connects to the street, welcoming passers-by to enjoy its groves of trees, clusters of rocks, cliffs, lawn, streams, waterfalls, ponds and outdoor terraces.
Beneath the park, a canyon carves an experiential path through specialty retail, entertainment and dining venues.
Jerry and I both are feeling much better today.
Glad you are both feeling a bit better... Keep it on the upswing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are both feeling better!
ReplyDeleteWe're both sick here too- he's in the middle of his and I'm just now percolating mine. HATE these late summer head colds!!
ReplyDeleteThe development above looks really exciting! I would love to be able to walk around in and get a feel for the place!
ReplyDeleteO!Daddie - Hot tea and plenty of rest.
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