Museum
Commercial Building for OOKI Architects & Associates
Museum is a commercial building located in Wakayama, Japan. The building is situated in a quayside area and from a boat it seems to float on the sea, and from a car, it gives the incredible impression of swaying, so that it is intimately linked with the visual qualities of the marine environment. This impression of swaying takes place because a glass wall and the inner solid wall have different design properties, and as a consequence create this unlikely but beautiful effect. The facility aims to be both a centre of culture in Tanabe and also to provide a vital area for recreation.
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Museum Commercial Building Press Releases
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Museum Commercial Building Translations
We ensure Museum is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Commercial Building EN, Kommersiële Gebou AF, Ndërtesë Tregtare SQ, የንግድ ሕንፃ የሕንፃ AM, مبنى تجاري AR, Կոմերցիոն Շենք HY, Ticarət Binası AZ, Eraikin Komertziala EU, Камерцыйнае Будынак BE, বাণিজ্যিক ভবন BN, Poslovna Zgrada BS, Търговска Сграда BG, စီးပွားဖြစ်အဆောက်အ ဦး MY, Edifici Comercial CA, Nyumba Yamalonda NY, 商业建筑 ZH, L'edificiu Cummerciale CO, Poslovna Zgrada HR, Komerční Budova CS, Kommerciel Bygning DA, Commercieel Gebouw NL, Komerca Konstruaĵo EO, Ärihoone ET, Kaupallinen Rakennus FI, Bâtiment Commercial FR, Edificio Comercial GL, კომერციული შენობა KA, Geschäftshaus DE, Εμπορικό Κτήριο EL, વ્યાપારી મકાન GU, Bilding Komèsyal HT, Ginin Kasuwanci HA, בניין מסחרי HE, व्यावसायिक इमारत HI, Kereskedelmi Épület HU, Bangunan Komersial ID, Foirgneamh Tráchtála GA, Ụlọ Azụmahịa IG, Atvinnuhúsnæði IS, Edificio Commerciale IT, 商業ビル JA, Bangunan Komersial JV, ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಕಟ್ಟಡ KN, Коммерциялық Ғимарат KK, អគារពាណិជ្ជកម្ម KM, Inyubako Y'ubucuruzi RW, Соода Имараты KY, 상업용 건물 KO, Avahiya Bazirganî KU, Commercial Aedificium LA, Kommerziell Gebai LB, ອາຄານການຄ້າ LO, Komercinis Pastatas LT, Komerciāla Ēka LV, Комерцијална Зграда MK, Tranobe Ara-Barotra MG, Bangunan Komersial MS, വാണിജ്യ കെട്ടിടം ML, Bini Kummerċjali MT, Whare Hokohoko MI, व्यावसायिक इमारत MR, Арилжааны Барилга MN, व्यावसायिक भवन NE, Kommersiell Bygning NO, ବାଣିଜ୍ୟିକ ବିଲଡିଂ OR, ਵਪਾਰਕ ਇਮਾਰਤ PA, ساختمان تجاری FA, Budynek Komercyjny PL, سوداګريزه ودانۍ PS, Edifício Comercial PT, Clădire Comercială RO, Коммерческое Здание RU, تجارتي عمارت SD, Fale Pisinisi SM, Пословна Зграда SR, Tha Togalach Malairteach GD, Chivakwa Chekutengesa SN, වාණිජ ගොඩනැගිල්ල SI, Obchodná Budova SK, Poslovna Stavba SL, Dhisme Ganacsi SO, Moaho Oa Khoebo ST, Edificio Comercial ES, Gedong Komérsial SU, Jengo La Kibiashara SW, Kommersiell Byggnad SV, வணிக கட்டிடம் TA, వాణిజ్య భవనం TE, Бинои Тиҷоратӣ TG, อาคารพาณิชย์ TH, Söwda Binasy TK, Gusaling Pangkalakalan TL, Ticari Bina TR, Коммерция Бинасы TT, سودا بىناسى UG, Комерційна Будівля UK, تجارتی عمارت UR, Savdo Bino UZ, Tòa Nhà Thương Mại VI, Adeilad Masnachol CY, Kommersjeel Gebou FY, Isakhiwo XH, געשעפט בנין YI, Ile Iṣowo YO, Isakhiwo Sebhizinisi ZU, 商業建築 ZY, Ang Komersyal Nga Bilding CEB, Hale Kalepa HAW, Lub Tsev Lag Luam HMN.
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Unique Properties
From a boat, this quayside building seems to float on the sea, and from a car, it gives the incredible impression of swaying, so that it is intimately linked with the visual qualities of the marine environment. The impression of swaying takes place because a glass wall and the inner solid wall have different design properties, and as a consequence create this unlikely but beautiful effect. The facility aims to be both a centre of culture in Tanabe and also to provide a vital area for recreation.
Tags
Commercial building, waterfront, quayside, glass
Production Technology
structure: steel, material: terracotta, glass, aluminium
Design Challenge
The building has an amazing view of a bay and a world heritage, Kumano Kodo (part of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range). The major challenges of this project were to coexist with nature and to have positive effects on marine activities and the waterfront without spoiling the landscape. The facade has warm terracotta, wood-painted glass art, and thin columns; and it creates a sense of unity with nature. This effect creates the impression that the building naturally stands in the scenery.
Project Duration
project duration: 2016 - 2017, location: Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan
Operation Flow
The front entrance leads to the main hall, and shops are lined up along with the hallway. For the sea side entrance, it is characterized by wood-painted glass art, terracotta facades and thin columns, and on the left hand side, there is a path to the lounge that provides a relaxation space for visitors.
Research
We arrived at this design that embraces the waterfront environment and nature around it after researching the historical background of Mori Bay, its importance for the local community, and the characteristics of buildings around the bay. In the area, the construction of the wharf started in 1934. It was the very first step that made the small local bay into the gateway to the sea for the whole city of Tanabe. Unfortunately, the port was severely damaged during the Nankai Earthquake in 1946; however, it has been restored by local citizens’ efforts and improved one after another. Thus, it has been developed as an essential port that handles and supports local industries such as lumber, gravel, and sand. In order to stand in the middle of nature around it and at the heart of local people’s life, the design direction was carefully chosen to reflect the environment and welcome the local communities.
Inspiration
Inspired by the surface of the water and environmental issues around the sea, the architect has designed a work that stands with people who live with the sea and the quayside area of a town, Tanabe.
Image Credits
OOKI Architects & Associates
Project Overview
Museum Commercial Building has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Hiromoto Oki was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Museum Commercial Building.
Hiromoto Oki Press Releases
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Museum in Tanabe: A Quayside Masterpiece by Hiromoto Oki
Architect Hiromoto Oki Unveils Stunning Quayside Museum in Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan
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