Kyushu Shinkansen Shin-Tosu Station

Tosu-shi, Saga

Kyushu Shinkansen Shin-Tosu Station

A flying station

The facade design expresses speed and dynamism through the combination of a gentle curve, recalling a bird wing, and three lines. The color plan uses the black and white monochrome of a magpie, to harmonize with the natural surroundings.

Client
Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency
Location
Tosu-shi, Saga
Notes
Design: Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, Kyushu Shinkansen Construction Bureau, Yasui Architects and Engineers, Inc　Supervision: Railway and Transport Agency, Kyushu Shinkansen Construction Bureau
Photo
Credit
SS Co., Ltd., Satoshi Asakawa

Category

Transportation Facilities

Approach

Promoting Safety

Related Tags

DesignKyushuSeismic Performance

Award

JIA Award for Excellence, 2012
Brunel Award 2011, Grand Prize
The 56th Association of Railway Architects Award, Depot Architecture Award

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