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

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Award

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

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