Architects: Kengo Kuma & Associates
Area: 491 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Masaki Hamada (kkpo)
Construction Team: Matsushita Industry
Facility Engineering Design: Kankyo Engineering INC, Kankyo Engineering
Lighting Designers: Daiko Electric, Daiko Electric Company Limited
Design Team: Minoru Yokoo, Yutaro Ota, Nanako Adachi, Yohei Mochizuki, Fumiya Kaneko, Yoo Shiho, Kyoko Mase
Cooperation: Ejiri Structural Engineers
City: Shibuya City, Tokyo
Country: Japan
AEAJ Green Terrace, a new facility designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in Tokyo for the Aroma Environment Association of Japan, features an innovative structure resembling a tree made from Japanese cypress sections within a glass enclosure, enhancing the aromatic experience. This facility, juxtaposed against the iconic Yoyogi National Gymnasium by Kenzo Tange, contrasts traditional and modern architectural elements, offering expansive views of Jingumae woods.
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AEAJ Green Terrace: New facility for Aroma Environment Association of Japan. The design resembles a tree, constructed from small section pieces (105mm×105mm) of Japanese cypress, encapsulated within a glass box based on the theme of wood aroma. This box is filled with the wood’s scent, allowing for a fragrant experience throughout the facility.
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The primary structure comprises a steel frame, tailored to approximate the dimensions of the wooden sections, enhancing the overall delicate and unique textural feel.
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The terrace, resembling a balancing toy, offers a panoramic view of the Jingumae woods. The design integrates small wooden particles, crafting a structure with an ambiguous, craft-like profile, contrasting with the Yoyogi National Gymnasium by Kenzo Tange, visible across the railway tracks.
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Project Location
Address: Japan, 〒150-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 6 Chome−34−24 AEAJグリーンテラス
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