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- Joban Expressway Tomobe Service Area Outbound
Joban Expressway Tomobe Service Area Outbound
A next-generation driver support space that Spatial Production a "drama of the journey"
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The exterior of the facility is designed as a modern take on a samurai residence, telling the history of the Mito area.
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The courtyard functions as a "healing device" for relaxing while strolling through the corridor space.
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A food court with the concept of "Umaimon Dokomobe" that offers a variety of flavors representative of Ibaraki Prefecture
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A shopping zone with a wide selection of Ibaraki Prefecture's specialty products to add color to your trip.
Photo: Nacása & Partners Inc.
About the Project
| Overview | Tomobe Service Area is located in the Ibaraki area of the Joban Expressway. Under the theme of "Another joy in car travel," Environmental Design incorporates the characteristics of the region, Spatial Production a drama for the journey with "scene-making with the memory of the land as a backdrop." It is a next-generation driver's support space that brings comfort and vitality to people as a "place to discover and encounter" the charms of the region and a "place of rest" where people can relax and be healed. |
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| Issues/Themes | NEXCO East Japan has set out a concept called "dramatic area" as one of its aims to revamp the image of service areas and parking areas. Based on this concept, the aim is to create a facility that will Spatial Production a "dramatic journey" for users, with a facility image and product lineup that makes use of the characteristics of the region. |
| Space Solution/Realization | Taking into consideration the regional characteristics of Mito, the exterior is a modern arrangement of a "samurai residence" style, while the interior is based on a design based on the theme of a "storehouse," Spatial Production a bustling market where local produce is gathered. Furthermore, a courtyard that takes in natural light is located in the center of the building, creating a relaxing space. In terms of merchandising, a wide range of seafood and mountain produce, which are Ibaraki Prefecture specialties, is available, making this a service area that makes use of the characteristics of the region and adds color to the user's journey. |
Basic Information
| Client | Facility: Nexeria East Japan Co., Ltd., Tenant: Tokiwa Tourism Co., Ltd. |
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| Services Provided | Development Consulting, MD planning, Architectural Design, environmental Design, Layout, tenant Design, Layout, tenant Production, Construction |
| Our Team | Project Management Tatsuya Sato Development Consulting MD Planning: Tansei Mall Management Co. Architectural Design Kohno Yoshikazu Environment Design, Layout: Akio Hanaoka (Direction), Tomoaki Hayashiya, Taro Hisanabe, Tomoko Kachi (Design), Takeshi Watanabe (Sign) Tenants Design, Layout：Go Matsuda |
| Awards | "Display Design Award 2011" Excellence Award, "JCD DESIGN AWARD 2011" BEST100 |
| Location | Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Open | December 2010 |
| Website | http://sapa.driveplaza.com/sapa/1400/1400071/2/ |
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