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Flexibility is an M-Wave theme, since the arena will not only be a Mecca for speed skating but will also host a wide range of sporting, cultural and trade events.
The roof is composed of a series of "floating suspension bridge" units, each with a span of 80 meters, formed from rows of ribs made from steel plate and laminated layers of Shinshu larch wood.
The terraced arrangement of the units creates a mountain ridgeline effect that reminds the viewer of the mountains of Nagano.
The suspended ceiling of laminated ribs and the lattice-like walls that slope down and outwards create a space inside the area that is dynamic yet retains the warmth of the wood.
A pair of semicircular mobile stands move along the long axis of the arena, and act as space partition. This enhances the freedom of use for such a large venue, heightens the ringside feeling at events, and maximizes the effective utilization of space inside the arena.
| Location: |
Nagano, Japan |
| Total floor area: |
76,189m2 |
| Structure: |
S. RC. W |
| Nos. of stories: |
The third floor on the ground and lower ground floor one |
| Completion: |
November, 1996 |
| Award: |
The Institution of Structural Engineers - Institution Special Awards 1997
The 16th Japan Lighting Design Award
Architectural Institute of Japan - Selected Works in 1999
The 39st Building Contractors Society (BCS) Award
Architectural Institute of Japan - Annual Architectural Design Commendation 1999
IOC/IAKS AWARD 1999
The 10th Institute of Electrical Engineering Award
The 37th Institute of Airconditioning and Sanitary Engineering Award - Technical Award |
| Design: |
Designed by KUME SEKKEI and Kajima Design |
| Photo: |
Katsuaki Furudate |
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