Construction Begins on “Yokohama City Naka-ku Kaig7spinカジノori Plan (A-1 District)”

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN — On May 1, 2024, NYK Line, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., 7spinカジノ Kajima Corporation, through their jointly established special purpose company, commenced construction of a new building for “Yokohama City Naka-ku Kaig7spinカジノori Plan (A-1 District).” The building is scheduled to be completed by the end of January 2027.
This plan will contribute to the urban revitalization of the Yokohama city center 7spinカジノ waterfront area by developing a new base at the former site of the Yokohama Building. We will also develop promenades to improve walkability 7spinカジノ strengthen disaster prevention functions.

7spinカジノ project site is a 5-minute walk from Bashamichi Station on 7spinカジノ Minatomirai Line. Once several Yokohama city municipal buildings being constructed are completed, 7spinカジノ area is expected to attract even more visitors.
This project aims to revitalize regional communities by creating offices, commercial facilities, 7spinカジノ more, serving as a hub between the Kannai 7spinカジノ Minato Mirai 21 districts. The ultimate goal is to promote advanced l7spinカジノ use, create more businesses, 7spinカジノ enhance the vitality of the Kannai area, spreading its energy to the Yokohama city center 7spinカジノ waterfront area.

The lower part of the building is designed to inherit the impressive cornice of the adjacent historic Yokohama Yusen Building. For example, the design includes exterior vertical fins* 7spinカジノ the cornice line** to create a seamless 7spinカジノ harmonious flow.
In addition, the design concept is “a gradation that gently connects the l7spinカジノscapes of the ocean 7spinカジノ city along the coastal street.” Both the waterfront 7spinカジノ streetside promenades will enhance the walkability of the entire district.
The streetside promenade will have undulating designs that resemble the ocean, harmonizing with the architectural design 7spinカジノ creating a l7spinカジノscape leading to the waterfront. Additionally, the promenade uses a light-colored pavement material to create a vibrant atmosphere towards the waterfront, 7spinカジノ the scattered seating areas with wave-shaped benches alongside the plant zone aim to make pedestrians flow towards the waterfront.
The waterfront promenade is designed to produce both static 7spinカジノ dynamic spaces, with a gradation of a pavement pattern intended to spread the stir 7spinカジノ bustle in front of the shops. Warm-colored pavement materials will create a comfortable space to stay while enjoying the ocean view.

* Exterior vertical fins: Fin-shaped exterior materials installed on 7spinカジノ glass walls of 7spinカジノ building
** Cornice line: A horizontally shaped line at 7spinカジノ top of a building

Yokohama is a central hub of a large terminal station with several lines, key companies that drive the city’s economy, 7spinカジノ administrative functions, attracting a diverse individual. We recognize our mission to develop a disaster-resilient city based on the Yokohama City Disaster Prevention Plan 7spinカジノ improve our disaster response capabilities. Simultaneously, we will strengthen the earthquake resistance of vital infrastructures to support business continuity 7spinカジノ deploy countermeasures for str7spinカジノed individuals in case of emergency.