Positioned on an existing pier along Yokohama's
waterfront, the architects envisioned the building as a chained
sequence of movement. One's experience would differ on each visit
since the design strays from a linear, back-and-forth movement
typical of most piers. In fact ten ramps vertically link the
terminal and the park, almost forcing a different route on each
visit. The 70x430m terminal locates arrival and departure facilities,
with restaurants and shops and meeting rooms, inside while also
placing a park on the roof above. Essentially, spaces for travelers
are housed in the shallow space under the roof, while a public
space is provided for visitors to the city and the local population
alike.
