Namba Parks was conceived when Osaka Stadium
closed down, presenting a great redevelopment opportunity for a new
commercial district right next to the Namba Train Station, which is just
one stop away from Kansai Airport. Since it's one of the first places
that visitors to the city might see, owner Nankai Electric Railway asked
the Jerde Partnership to envision the new development as a gateway that
would redefine Osaka's identity. 11 more images after the break...
Namba Parks was conceived when Osaka Stadium closed
down, presenting a great redevelopment opportunity for a new commercial
district right next to the Namba Train Station, which is just one stop
away from Kansai Airport. Since it’s one of the first places that
visitors to the city might see, owner Nankai Electric Railway asked the
Jerde Partnership to envision the new development as a gateway that
would redefine Osaka’s identity. Jerde designed Namba Parks as a huge
green space and an oasis amidst Osaka‘s dense urban streets
The entire development includes a 30-story office tower and adjacent
mall, but what really makes Namba Parks stand out is its rooftop park
that gradually ascends eight levels and gives passers-through the
feeling that they are actually standing high on a mountaintop in nature
when they’re actually right in the middle of the city. Right below the
park, a gradiated “canyon” carves a path through the mall, as they
stroll past shops, entertainment spots and dining venues. Different
flavors of restaurants (Japanese, Korean, Italian, etc.) can be found on
the 6th floor, and shops are located on the 2nd through 5th floors.
There are also terraces located both on the rooftop and amidst the
canyons, an amphitheater for live shows, and space for small personal
vegetable gardens and wagon shops.
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