The new Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal of Yokohama has characteristics of a ship, a boardwalk, a building, and a park.
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The left gangway up to the roof park.
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Surface becomes space as in the ramp from the roofscape to the arrival hall.
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For locals, the terminal building's rooftop park is a place to enjoy the view.
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The play of surfaces was key in the architects' design process.
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The entrance to the arrival hall as seen from the rooftop.
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Steel, glass, and wood are the characteristic materials of the building.
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Untreated timber planking of Brazilian ipe hardwood.
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