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Appendix
Table of Contents Part 1 Prologue and Site Information
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Part 2 Masterplan of Harumi
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Prologue
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Harumi Connection
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Site Information
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G1.1 Concept
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G1.2 Vision
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G1.3 SWOT analysis
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G1.4 Masterplan
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G1.5 Harumi Connection
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Part 3 Masterplan of Odaiba
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Stay Mega, Inside Out
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G2.1 Concept
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G2.2 Vision
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G2.3 SWOT Analysis
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G2.4 Masterplan
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G2.5 Yurikamome Linear Park
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Enhance the Appeal of the Land
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G3.1 Context Plan
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G3. 2 Vision
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G3.3 SWOT Analysis
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G3.4 Master Plan
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G3.5 Redesigning the Plaza
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Table of Contents
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Part 1
Prologue and Site Information 2
Prologue
Prologue Introduction
Schedule
Aims and Outcomes of the Workshop
The workshop was a joint studio project between the Waseda
This workshop was a one-week-long studio that began in
The workshop aimed to propose, develop and present
students of Yaguchi Lab, Kobayashi Lab and the UNSW UC
middle December (from Monday, 13th to Friday 17th) of 2021.
innovative concepts and practical planning solutions to
studio. Students were expected to work in small groups to
The workshop consisted of three parts, lectures, meetings and
cope with the specific problems existing in the local built
analyze the site and study a series of selected case studies to
actual presentations. The lectures were given by each tutor, Dr.
environment. Students were encouraged to explore various
develop a masterplan for the future Tokyo Waterfront area.
Raffaele Pernice from UNSW, Dr. Tetsuya Yaguchi, Assoc. prof.
issues such as sustainability, health, and livability for the Tokyo
Following this stage, each group selected and designed a
Keigo Kobayashi from Waseda, and world-renowned architect
Waterfront area.
specific building and related open space within the proposed
Toyo Ito participated as a guest lecturer. All meetings were held
new masterplan to develop individually.
online each day from 10:30 to 12:00 (JST), and each group from
The outcomes of the workshop were mainly divided by
Each group chose their site from two regions in Tokyo
both universities shared their progress. In the final presentation,
two parts. First it enabled students to show their capacity
Waterfront area: Harumi and Daiba. Due to the ongoing
each group proposed the masterplan of their site and received
to explore and address issues related to environmental
COVID-19 pandemic, Waseda students and UNSW students
feedback from tutors and guest jurors from UNSW.
performance, structure, construction, health & safety and
worked in their respective countries. Thus, Waseda students
disability regulations concisely and creatively. Second, it Dec/13: Orientation and Introduction, Lectures
enabled students to demonstrate advanced drawings and
information with UNSW, which also did literature research but
Dr. Raffaele Pernice (Introduction of Daiba)
communication/representational skills using various media,
was unable to visit the site.
Dr. Tetsuya Yaguchi (City resilience)
techniques and materials, including CAD tools. Therefore,
Assoc. prof. Keigo Kobayashi (The history of Japanee
the workshop enhanced students' problem solving skills and
modern architecture)
presentaion skills, additionally English communication skills
Toyo Ito (Tokyo: Fascinations and Problems)
especially Waseda students.
did both literature research and field research and shared some
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Dec/14-16: Online meetings
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Dec/17: Final presentation (Site analysis and Masterplan) Site-Harumi (1 team from Waseda) Site-Daiba (2 teams from Waseda and team UNSW)
Prologue
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Site Information Harumi Harumi, the artificial land reclaimed in 1929, is a small island facing Tokyo Bay. The history of Harumi closely related with the industrial evolution of Tokyo. After the WW2, Tokyo rapidly recover and started creating the basis of the current metropolitan core, and Harumi was one of the key features. During high economic growth from 1950s to 1970s, Harumi apartments was constructed in 1958, designed by famous Japanese architect Kunio Maekawa, to fulfill the enormous demand of affordable housing for increasing number of workers and families in Tokyo. On the same time, Tokyo International Trade Fair was also constructed in 1959 which held various types of forums introducing new inventions and spectacular industrial evolutions. Finally, Harumi Passenger Ship
Harumi apartments
Tokyo International Trade Fair
Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal
Olympic village of Tokyo 2021
Terminal was constructed in 1990, as a new hub for ferry networks connecting Tokyo Bay to places around the world. However, since 1990s, Tokyo Bay rapidly enhanced its potential as a residential area while its industrial feature gradually declined. Harumi, which was a symbol of Tokyo’s industrial evolution, nowadays it is one of the residential areas in Tokyo Bay with high condominiums and green parks. Although, Harumi is still one of the popular places in Tokyo Bay. For instance, Olympic village was constructed in this island for Tokyo 2021. Various people around the world gathered in this one small island. The potential of Harumi is still yet to be enhanced.
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Site Information
Odaiba The history of Odaiba has begun in 1853 when Japan was governed by Tokugawa shogunate. In that moment, the shogunate was politically unstable because of the dispute between “kaikoku (the open country)” wing and “Joi (the expulsionist)” wing. “Daiba” was constructed to protect Edo-city from invasion. Since the city change its name from Edo to Tokyo, the importance of daiba gradually decreased thus they were converted to other types of usage such as parks and shipyards. Moreover, after the WW2, most of those daiba were reclaimed from above and disappeared. Those new reclaimed land are the area that is called “Odaiba” these days. Currently, Odaiba is one of the center of “Tokyo Waterfront City”, consist of several huge commercial buildings and office buildings,
Daiba
Commercial buildings and office buildings
Tokyo Big Site
Yurikmome line
two famous international convention “Tokyo Big Site”, stadiums and parks, and transportation networks such as highways, monorails, and arterial roads. As a center of Tokyo Waterfront City, the future of Odaiba could be more powerful, more convenient, and more sustainable to environmental changes and lead the surrounding cities in Tokyo Bay.
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Part 2
Masterplan of Harumi 6
Harumi Connection
Introduction Proposal for the masterplan design was done by in groups which are devided by their planning area. In this part, one group from Waseda University planned a masterplan of Harumi area. The proposed masterplan is: •
Group 1: Harumi Connection
The proposal is consisted of five parts; concept, vision, SWOT analysis, masterplan, and Specific plan.
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Group 1 Harumi Connection Yuki Tominaga (Yaguchi Lab) Taichi Kawasaki (Yaguchi Lab) Kento Yoshino (Yaguchi Lab) Takumi Yanagawa (Kobayashi Lab) Miharu Ohara (Kobayashi Lab) 8
Harumi Connection
G1.1 Concept Improving the Connectivity of Harumi Residents The connectivity of Harumi island will be highly improved by our new transportation system, which enhances both internal and external connections of the island. Current automobileoriented transport developed on the island causes heavy traffic and negatively impacts surrounding environments. Therefore, we aim to propose island residents several means of transportation which will not rely on automobiles but utilize ferry, slow tram, and share-cycle networks, creating a wellconnected and eco-friendly city.
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G1.2 Vision Building a well-connected city with "Harumi Connection" We propose "Harumi Connection", or "Haru-Cone" for short, which is a transportation hub that includes both internal and external connections within and to the island. Our vision of Harumi island with "Haru-Cone" consists mainly of three parts. First, we envision an island that is well-connected both internally and externally. Second, we envision an island that is loved by its resident and those residents will like spending their time on the island. Third, we envision an island that is prepared for future natural disaster such as high-tides and rising sea levels.
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Harumi Connection: Vision
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G1.3 SWOT Analysis G1.3.1 SWOT -StrengthRich Pedestrian Spaces Most of the roads have wide and secured pedestrian lanes; people can walk freely. Abundant greenery The island contains many public parks and residential gardens
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that support good townscape and residents' health. Bicycle-friendly Roads Most of the roads are wide and well-repaired. They are safe for bicycle users to travel.
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G1.3.2 SWOT -WeknessLack of Transportations The lack of transportation translates into bad west to east connectivity, and it is also difficult to get in and out of the island for non-motor vehicles. Currently, it takes 30min to walk from east to west, and there are only 5 gates connecting to outside which are all for motor vehicle transport; train stations are all located outside of the island, thus there is a heavy demand on the local bus network.
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G1.3.2 SWOT -WeaknessLimited Habitats of Residents Housing complex developed individually, block by block. Block
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residents' habitats to Flow be limited to their living blocks. Moreover, Cycle Share Cycle Port where residents can gather there is a lack of indoor places Slow Trum Flow such as cafés or community centers. It is difficult to cultivate
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residents' "civic pride" for the entire island when their habitats are limited to their living blocks. It is necessary to build stronger bonds between island and residents to sustain the island as a popular residential area.
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G1.3.3 SWOT -OpportunityPotential of Surrounding Waterways Surrounding waterways could be utilized as another mean of
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G1.3.4 SWOT -ThreatIncreasing automobile traffic volume Due to urban renewal project such as the ones in the Tsukiji and Daiba areas, we assume that the passing traffic volume of these two major roads will increase in the future, which will probably affect current automobile transportation.
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G1.4 Masterplan G1.4.1 External Connection -Water Transportation NeworkFerry Routes for Weekdays
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We planned 2 ferry routes; Harumi to Tamachi, and to Toyosu. Those ports are near the major train stations. In addition, it would take 10 to 15 min to reach each station from Harumi to each station by ferry while busses take 20 to 30 min, depending on the traffic situation.
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We also planned 2 ferry routes which would take residents to outer entertaining spots such as Nihonbashi, Tsukiji and Daiba areas.
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G1.4.2 Internal Connection -Island Transportation NetworkConnecting Residents throughout entire island New transportation networks consisting of slow-tram and share-cycle networks will able to expand residents' habitat to the entire island. Moreover, this will easily connect residents to "Harumi Connection", which is our proposed transportation system which works as a ferry terminal to connect residents to the outside of the island.
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G1.4.2 Internal Connection -Island Transportation NetworkSlow-tram Our slow-tram runs between "Harumi Connection" and the east end of the southern greenway, providing residents a relaxing ride through the greenery. The slow-tram could coexist with pedestrians in greenways because of its slow speed. We hope that this greenway would establish a gathering place for residents around the island.
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G1.5 Harumi Connection G1.5.1 Functions "Harumi Connection" has 4 main functions: 1. Ferry terminals connecting with the external transport system. 2. Slow-tram and share-cycle hub for internal connectivity of the transport system. 3. Cafés and waiting room where residents can gather. 4. A park that connects to the existing greenway. R es id ential
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G1.5.2 Site Plan Becoming a Part of Residents' Lifetime The site is the ruins of the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal which was an iconic landmark of the island but divided the coast park in two parts. In our new terminal, its rooftop will be seamlessly connected to the surrounding parks by a gradual slope. Therefore, the southern coast could be utilized as a large running course. Ferry
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G1.5.3 Illustrative Plan For City Resilience Building a park-embankment system on the entire southern coast will protect from future high-tides and rising sea levels. "Harumi Connection" is part of this landscape connecting and protecting residents.
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Harumi Connection: Harumi Connection
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Part 3
Masterplan of Odaiba 24
Stay Mega, Inside Out
Introduction Proposal for the masterplan design was done by in groups which are devided by their planning area. In this part, two groups from Waseda University planned a masterplan of Odaiba area. The proposed masterplan is: •
Group 2: Stay Mega, Inside Out
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Group 3: Enhance the Appeal of the Land
Each proposal is consisted of five parts; concept, vision, SWOT analysis, masterplan, and Specific plan.
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Group 2 Stay Mega, Inside Out Takuya Yamazawa (Yaguchi Lab) Kazuki Owashi (Yaguchi Lab) Takumi Kodesho (Kobayashi Lab) Rei Sato (Kobayashi Lab)
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Stay Mega, Inside Out
G2.1 Concept Utilize Odaiba's "Bigness" We believe “Bigness” is what makes Odaiba special. City infrastructures such as entertainment facilities, parks, roads and
Stay Mega →
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walkways, and every other city element in Odaiba is “mega scale” compared to those in other areas. However, this “Bigness” is causing a lack of liveliness, because people are so small compared to the scale of infrastructures which make the place look inactive. Therefore, our concept for the future Odaiba masterplan can be summarized in two parts.
Inside Out
1. Utilize Odaiba’s characteristic, “Bigness” ([Stay Mega]) 2. Create a lively city from every direction ([Inside Out])
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G2.2 Vision City with "Mega Scale" Human Activity Our vision of future Odaiba is a city where human activities would spread “mega scale”. We redesigned two potential infrastructures that are currently not utilized enough and have capability of adapting human activity to a mega scale city; Yurikamome railways, and West Promenade. The city masterplan with these two redesigned infrastructures expands human activities broadly through the entire city and create beautiful townscapes.
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: Vision
G2.3 SWOT Analysis G2.3.1 SWOT -StrengthConvenient Transports Odaiba is a place well-connected by public transit. This includes the Yurikamome, buses, and ferries. These transports connect users to popular spots in Tokyo. Plaza; A Cross Point of Pedestrian Axes The plaza is an intersection of two axes running from north to south, and from west to east. Abundant Entertainment Facilities The area contains a lot of entertainment facilities that people can enjoy.
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G2.3.2 SWOT -WeknessHuge Rail and Roadways Dividing Blocks The area is divided by Yurikamome railways and highways which are huge. These infrastructures are preventing groundlevel connectivity between blocks. Scale Mismatch The scale of land use and facility volume are mismatched to the scale of users. Since people are much smaller than the surrounding environments, there are spaces not used efficiently.
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: SWOT Analysis
G2.3.2 SWOT -OpportunityUrban Redevelopment in Surrounding Areas Tokyo bay area is one of the hot spots of urban redevelopment. It includes areas such as the Tokyo CBD area and Tsukiji area in the north, and Aomi area in the south. Accessibility from Foreign Countries Odaiba is connected to theTokyo International Airport (HND Airport) with both land and sea. It is possible for visitor from the airport to go to Odaiba directly by train, automobile, and ferry.
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G2.3.3 SWOT -ThreatA Decline in Visitors The number of people visiting Odaiba has been decreasing in the past five years; the Covid- 19 pandemic had an impact on its tendency. Most of the facilities in Odaiba are steadily decreasing in attractiveness.
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: SWOT Analysis
G2.4 Masterplan G2.4.1 Strategies There are two strategies for our masterplan. Utilizing Facilities’ Backspace as Another Façade
Turn buildings' back space into face
To develop the plaza in West Promenade, we planned to build some facilities surrounding the plaza to add convenience to the city. The plaza needs to be lively as a center of the city thus we design each building and their backspace as another façade which will be a necessary elements of good townscape.
Walkable City
Mega scale but walkable
Enable people to travel easily between buildings. Moreover, to enhance the city’s walkability “mega scale”, we utilize existing infrastructures such as the Yurikamome railways as a new pedestrian deck which will enhance accessibility and provide pedestrians great waterfront view.
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G2.4.2 Block Plan Commercial Axe and Educational Axe There are two axes running through Odaiba and each has its own features. For instance, most of the facilities located in the north-south axe are educational facilities such as museums, laboratories, and schools. On the other hand, commercial facilities such as shopping centers and entertainment facilities mainly locate in west-east axe. Therefore, we integrated these two axes to the block plan of the plaza and match facilities to the axe they are located.
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: Master Plan
G2.4.2 Block Plan Facilities We placed residice, office and commercial facilities in the northern part of the plaza. On the other hand, art facilities, theater, sport facilities and transportation core are placed in the southern part. The placement simply follow the commercial axe and educational axe.
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G2.4.2 Block Plan Building Design Sunlight movement is considered when deciding the height of the buildings surrounding the plaza. The buildings on the south-side of the plaza are lower while the buildings on the north-side are higher which makes the plaza in its entirety get enough sunlight. Moreover, the façades of the buildings are designed taking the shape of the plaza, the view toward the axes and Flow line of the people are taken into consideration.
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: Master Plan
G2.5 Yurikamome Linear Park G2.5.1 Background Information Yurikamome Line The Yurikamome line is the monorail transportation running through the Tokyo Bay area. We evaluate the Yurikamome line compared to other transportation system running through Tokyo Bay area based on three categories: cost performance, transportation capacity, and disturbance of urban environment.
-Cost PerformanceThe fare of Yurikamome line is ¥230 / km. This is much more expensive compared to other transportation systems.
-Transportation CapacityThe capacity of Yurikamome line is 416 people (52people / 1 car) while the Rinkai line is 1560 people (156 people / 1 car). The capacity of the Rinkai line is almost four times larger than the Yurikamome line.
-Disturbance of Urban EnvironmentThe monorail track and its pier are disturbing the view especially from the people on the ground level.
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G2.5.2 Proposal Yurikamome Linear Park Here we present “Yurikamome Linear Park” ; the pedestrian sky garden which redesigned existing Yurikamome railway. Yurikamome line has low capacity as transportation system and disturbing urban environment, however the railway could still utilize as observation platform that provides great views. Therefore, we redesigned railway from Tokyo Cruise Terminal sta. to Ariake sta. as a pedestrian sky garden and new transportation networks as substitution of Yurikamome line in the area.
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: Yurikamome Linear Plan
G2.5.2 Illustrative Plan Great View from the Platform Yurikamome Linear Park will fully utilize Odaiba's great feature which is its scenery. From the platform, people could view beautiful Tokyo Bay with city skyline or massive buildings of Odaiba area which is a symbol of Odaiba's "Bigness".
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G2.5.4 Features The Yurikamome Linear Park would have three key features.
BEFORE
-View to Mega cityThe park provides users provide with a perspective of mega scale. People could enjoy Odaiba’s “bigness” fully and freely. -Ocean ViewAs the park utilizes the railway, it provides people with an ocean view which could not be fully seen from ground level before.
Flat landscape
Separation of the view
Separetion between lands
to the sea -Smooth accessThe park would be easily crossable, which enhances the connectivity between blocks that are currently divided by the Yurikamome line. AFTER
View to Mega City
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: Yurikamome Linear Plan
Open view to the sea
Enhanced accessibility
G2.5.5 Substitutional Transportation Networks Maintain Residents' Accessibility
Existing Yurikamome Plan
These are substitutional transportation networks of the Yurikamome line. More than 50,000 people use the Yurikamme from Tokyo Cruise Terminal sta. to Ariake sta. We planned a new loop-line bus network that supports people who use those stations often. The loop-line bus network will be connected to other transportation networks which enhances accessibility.
Future Yurikamome Plan
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G2.5.6 Linear Park and Tourist Destination Linear Park Connects Whole Odaiba The park enables people to visit popular tourist destination smoothly. The park will be a new common space. I would not only be a tool to enjoy Odaiba’s “bigness” but also play a role as a “connector”, uniting each place into one Odaiba.
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Stay Mega, Inside Out: Yurikamome Linear Plan
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Group 3 Enhance the Appeal of the Land Karin Tanaka (Yaguchi Lab) Mizuho Honda (Yaguchi Lab) Kei Hiraguri (Yaguchi Lab)
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Enhance the Appeal of the Land
G3.1 Concept Utilize the Rich Greenery and Waterside Landscape Since Odaiba is an artificial land, it has been developed as an entertainment island formed by several large commercial facilities with rich greenery and waterside landscape. However, those landscape features are not currently utilized effectively thus visitors are confined inside the facilities and not likely to walk outside. Our aim is to fully utilize those existing landscape features and rebuild the island where visitors could enjoy both the indoor and the outdoor.
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G3.2 Vision Creating Lively City We redesigned the current waterfront, parks, commercial facilities and residential zones so that various people can enjoy both the indoor and the outdoor. Moreover, we planned a mobility network that connects them, thus people could travel smoothly between places. Therefore, Odaiba will be livelier by fully utilizing its facilities and landscape features.
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Enhance the Appeal of the Land: Vision
G3.3 SWOT Analysis G3.3.1 SWOT -Strength① Good Views on the Axes No such tall buildings interrupt the view seen from plaza. Famous spots in Tokyo such as the Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge can be seen from close.
〇 Current view
× If buildings get higher
② Large Green Spaces The area contains a lot of greenery especially on the seaside. ③ Many Share-cycle Ports People can rent share-cycles from any port in the area. ④ Buildings Connected Each Other by Decks People can walk across buildings smoothly.
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G3.3.2 SWOT -Wekness① Distanced buildings It is a long way walk for pedestrians to travel between buildings. ② Highway Dividing the Site The Metropolitan Expressway is running through the site horizontally.
③ Less Ocean View from the Waterfront Due to the artificial waterfront constructed higher than sea level, the view from the sea-side doesn’t actually include the ocean a lot. ④ Limited Attractiveness Most of the visitors are attracted to the place only by its entertainment features, not its “place”
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Enhance the Appeal of the Land: SWOT Analysis
G3.3.2 SWOT -Opportunity① Water Transportation Network The site is connected to Asakusa by water transportation network. ② Covid-19 Due to Covid-19, utilizing outdoor open spaces is valued as a prevention for the spread of infectious disease. ③ High Daytime Population Office workers gather here from all around the Tokyo Metropolitan area. ④ High Demand on “Compact City” Compact city is convenient for residents and enables them to live in a small living space.
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G3.3.3 SWOT -Threat① Possibility of Constructing Tall Buildings Since Odaiba is an urban redevelopment area, there is a possibility of constructing massive buildings which affects its townscape. ② Container Transport as a Top Priority The surrounding area, including Odaiba, is a hub for international trade. Therefore, its function of serving as an international port is a high priority in the area’s development. ③ No Originality in Commercial Facilities Same types of commercial facilities which are massive and multifunctional have been constructed in other regions of the Tokyo Metropolitan area. Odaiba should focus on its original features to differentiate itself from other commercial districts.
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G3.4 Masterplan G3.4.1 Strategies Strategy 1.1 -Improve Residents’ accessibility to WaterfrontImprove residents’ accessibility to the waterfront in order to utilize existing public green spaces along the waterfront as
Waterfront
Public Green Spaces
Residence
recreational areas.
Strategy 1.2 -Create Smooth Access from Water TransportationCreate a smooth access between water transportation and waterfront to increase the number of visitors from outside of Odaiba.
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G3.4.1 Strategies Strategy 2.1 -Create Internal Traffic NetworkCreate an internal traffic network which is smoothly connected to the external traffic network but also independent by itself by allowing residents to travel around Odaiba conveniently.
Strategy 2.2 -Design “Parklet” in Pedestrian DeckDesign parklets which are places where people can stay in a pedestrian deck. This can revitalize the place by having spaces to eat foods nearby restaurants for instance.
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G3.4.1 Strategies Strategy 3 -Control Level Difference between InfrastructuresTo maintain the prospect and ensure enough daylight on the
If the surrounding buildings
plaza, we propose 2 strategies to control the level difference
are high rise, the plaza will
between the plaza and surrounding buildings.
get darker.
1.
Construct the surrounding buildings low-rise.
2.
Raise the level of the plaza.
Make the surrounding buildings low-rise.
Raise the level of the plaza.
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G3.4.2 Transportation Network We propose a new transportation network to enable people to
travel smoothly and live compactly. In addition to current train networks, automobile networks such as bus and autonomous cars, and share-cycle networks would connect each other seamlessly.
LEGEND Bus / Autonomous Car Share-cycle Yurikamome Line Rinkai Line Station / Port Transportation Hub
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G3.4.3 Transportation Hub 1 New Transportation Hub from the Waterfront We plan a new port inside the Odaiba Marine Park. The port will be a hub of autonomous cars and share-cycles to enable users, especially tourists, to travel around Odaiba easily.
LEGEND Bus / Autonomous Car Share-cycle
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G3.4.3 Transportation Hub 2 Decks for Pedestrian and Cyclist We redesign existing decks as a new transportation hub connecting the on-deck cycling road and the sea-side cycling road. This enables users, especially hotel guests, shoppers, and residents easy access to other facilities. Moreover, decks would be redesign as park-let so pedestrian could stay and become a part of city greenery.
LEGEND Cyclist Pedestrian Park-let Users
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G3.4.3 Transportation Hub 3 Redesign Yurikamome Station The current number of passengers at this station is only about one-fifth of the number of passengers at other stations in Odaiba. In order to make the station area more vibrant, we construct a port for autonomous cars and share-cycle. The more the accessibility of the station is enhanced, the more people will use the station.
LEGEND Bus / Autonomous Car Share-cycle Yurikamome Line
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G3.4.3 People Flow among Odaiba -Residents-
Residents' Flow
Tourists' Flow
Office Workers' Flow
Sports Players' Flow
It enables residents to reach green areas easier by foot or sharecycle. Moreover, residents can access schools, cultural and commercial facilities by using Yurikamome or share-cycle. We arranged housing complexes to be within a 5-minute maximum walking distance to the station. -TouristsIt enables outside tourists to have smooth access to inside Odaiba. Autonomous cars, share-cycle will be means of transportation for tourists to freely reach their destinations that may include the center of the square, the seaside, green areas, shopping malls, and museums. -Office WorkersA transportation network connecting stations, offices and houses enables office workers to commute smoothly both within and to outside destinations. -Sports PLayersIt enables sports players to enjoy both indoor and outdoor sports. They can also enjoy meals or snacks between exercises by using cafes or restaurants nearby.
LEGEND Autonomous Cars Share-cycle Walk
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G3.5 Redesigning the Plaza G3.5.1 Masterplan Volume Layout We focused on creating a lively atmosphere and preserving the openness of the plaza at the same time. In order to achieve this, we set a volume method to control the level difference between plaza and buildings; the closer the buildings are located from plaza, the lower their height becomes.
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G3.5.2 Facilities -Commercial FacilitiesThe first and second floors will be commercial space: the first floor will be used for restaurants mainly for takeout and clothing stores, while the second floor will be rented out for offices and rental space for small to medium enterprises. The second floor is connected to the station by a deck, and from the commercial building you can go down to the plaza space. -HousingResidences are located on the 2nd to 10th floors. Between the
houses, there are farm and garden spaces for the residents. -Cultural FacilitiesCultural facilities will be also used as community spaces for residents living in the area. The first floor consists of a library and an outdoor restaurant that can be used by people outside the community, and the second and subsequent floors consist of a gym, swimming pool, and studio.
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G3.5.3 Use of the Plaza Center of the Lively City
Markets Held in Holydays
Outdoor events such as bazaars and marchés will be held in the center of the plaza on weekends. Around the center, there are exercise spaces such as basketball court, skateboarding hills, workout areas and more. These facilities will revitalize the area from the center and the vitality will spread to surrounding areas.
Variety of Exercise Spaces
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Appendix
Instructors
Participants
University of New South Wales •
Raffaele Pernice
Waseda University
University of New South Wales
Waseda University
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Kate Morris
Group 1
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Carson Kwong
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Yuki Tominaga
(Yaguchi Lab)
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Anna Phung
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Taichi Kawasaki
(Yaguchi Lab)
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Ella Scot
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Kento Yoshino
(Yaguchi Lab)
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Takumi Yanagawa
(Kobayashi Lab)
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Tetsuya Yaguchi
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Miharu Ohara
(Kobayashi Lab)
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Keigo Kobayashi
Group 2 •
Takuya Yamazawa
(Yaguchi Lab)
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Kazuki Owashi
(Yaguchi Lab)
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Takumi Kodesho
(Kobayashi Lab)
Jury Members
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Rei Sato
(Kobayashi Lab)
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Paul Hogben
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Karin Tanaka
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Shaowen Wang
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Mizuho Honda
(Yaguchi Lab)
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Dan Gui
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Kei Hiraguri
(Kobayashi Lab)
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Raffaele Pernice
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Tetsuya Yaguchi
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Keigo Kobayashi
Group 3 (Yaguchi Lab)
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First Published by
Yaguchi Lab. at Department of Architecture, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda University.
Supervised by
Tetsuya Yaguchi
Edited by
Kento Yoshino
Printed in by
Murano Reading Room 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
Pubshid Date
2022/04/15
