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South Terminal/North Terminal Commercial Area
Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)
South Terminal/North Terminal Commercial Area
Making your time at the airport more enjoyable and rewarding. Creating a space where you can experience the essence of Kansai.
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Just past the security checkpoint is a walk-through commercial area, located on either side of the passenger flow. It is a festive place to say goodbye, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of business that is so typical of Osaka and the Kansai region.
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Passing through a bright and comfortable passageway reminiscent of the flowing waters of "Aqua Metropolis Osaka," you can depart Osaka in an elegant atmosphere.
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An open space adjacent to the passageway leading to the boarding gate. It is used as a shared seating area for the surrounding stores, for eating and drinking, resting, and working.
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Lighting based on the concept of a scene from the Kansai region: "Rivers, riverside terraces and lanterns"
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The waiting area is equipped with comfortable sofas. You can enjoy the atmosphere of Kansai while waiting for your departure in a space that uses materials unique to Japan.
Photo: Taichi Misonoo
About the Project
| Overview | A large-scale renovation was carried out, including the commercial area in front of the security checkpoint and beyond. A walk-through commercial area has been introduced, the first of its kind in Japan for a domestic airline, allowing passengers to enjoy a new experience of shopping while wandering around the area even after passing through security. The general area in front of the security checkpoint has been designed to be a space where even those who are not flying, such as those driving passengers to and from work or local residents, can casually stop by. |
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| Issues/Themes | For passengers and local residents, the airport should not just be a stopover, but a next-generation facility that offers unique experience value. It should also embody an "airport with a sense of place" (an initiative that provides and allows visitors to experience the unique space and services of a particular country or region). |
| Space Solution/Realization | We have created a pathway through the commercial area from security checkpoint to the boarding gate, and have enhanced the number of shops and restaurants that can be used while waiting to board. The commercial area expresses the hustle and bustle of commerce and the gorgeous culture of Osaka and Kansai, and guides passengers with a gorgeous plaster scroll that reveals different expressions the further you walk. We have maximized the commercial potential and created a space that can be enjoyed by a wide range of users. There is also an open space with built-in furniture and a kids' area where people can relax and enjoy eating and drinking, taking a break, and families with children. |
Basic Information
| Client | Kansai Airports |
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| Services Provided | MD Consulting, Interior Design Supervision, Design, Layout, planning, Production, Construction (commercial common areas, commercial guide signs) |
| Our Team | Design, Layout: Tomoaki Otsuka, Yasuhiro Kagimasa Production, Construction: Atsushi Ota, Yuki Odajima Project Management: Yasutomo Kado |
| Location | Osaka, Japan |
| Open | August 2020 |
| Website | https://www.osaka-airport.co.jp |
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Design, Layout
Tomoaki Otsuka
He has experience and know-how in a wide range of fields, including not only specialty stores such as retail stores and restaurants, but also hotels, airports, and large commercial facilities. He strives to enhance the value of hospitality and the message by extracting, fusing, and expressing "values and mechanisms that can only be found here" from the perspectives of both the business owner and the end user. He has also had extensive experience in planning facilities that serve as gateways to local areas, and is involved in collaborations with various local craftsmen and artisans from the perspective of promoting and revitalizing the local area.
Main Achievements
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