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Project Introduction

Hall and exhibition facilities / Cultural facilities (libraries, multi-purpose facilities)

Takasaki Arts Theatre

Takasaki Arts Theatre

Takasaki Art Theatre opened at the east entrance of Takasaki Station on September 20, 2019 as a theater that creates and promotes the urban culture of "Music Town Takasaki."

To serve as a catalyst for the future development of the city at the east entrance of Takasaki Station, the building is designed to function as a screen where the individual halls themselves, the studio complexes, and even the activities taking place inside the buildings are projected onto the main road, creating a bustling atmosphere in the city.
In particular, the main hall, the grand theater, is adorned with large-scale terra-cotta tiles in chestnut-colored colors, creating an impression of the entire facility and serving as an iconic stop that identifies the city.
This is also the embodiment of Takasaki’s urban strategy of revitalizing the city through the power of culture.

The facility consists of a 2,027-seat large theater that accommodates various forms of music and performances in the performing arts, a studio theater that can be used for a variety of events, including lectures, standing rock concerts, theater, Noh, and movies, a 412-seat music hall that serves as a dedicated hall for music, and nine other studio groups.
In particular, the studio complexes were planned as another symbol opening up to the city, designed to stimulate civic activity, and the cultural and artistic activities themselves were structured to be reflected in the city and spread throughout the city.

  • Mochitaka Bunshoku

    Mochitaka Bunshoku

    Joined the company in 1992

    Tokyo 1st Office, 2nd Design Department

    Architectural Design: Responsible for everything from proposal to supervision

    Six years after the proposal was submitted, the project has been completed. We aim to make it a facility that can be loved by citizens as a place to share the excitement, and not only contribute to the revitalization of the city, but also a hall that performers will want to perform in again and make it a theater representative of the Chugoku region.

  • Shimizu Futoshi

    Shimizu Futoshi

    Joined the company in 1997

    Tokyo 1st Office, 2nd Design Department

    Architectural Design: Responsible for everything from proposal to supervision

    It took a lot of effort to achieve the light facade with glass curtain walls, but by working with dedication, it became a screen through which the activities could be seen. I think that the fact that the performance is not just visible from the inside but also visible from the outside is a major feature of the facility.

  • Kotocho Kenjiro

    Kotocho Kenjiro

    Joined in 2009

    Tokyo 1st Office, 1st Design Department

    Architectural design: Responsible for everything from proposal to supervision, with on-site experience

    On the site, we encounter various issues that are not apparent from the drawings. By solving these issues one by one, we were able to proceed with the design refinements that can only be done on site, which has become a great asset for the future.

  • Okamoto Shosaku

    Okamoto Shosaku

    Joined in 2015

    Tokyo 1st Office, 2nd Design Department

    Architectural design: Responsible for overseeing the project from concept to completion, with on-site experience

    When considering details that can only be addressed on-site, such as chairs and signage, it is necessary to engage with the design from the site to the construction site to ensure that the overall concept is taken into account. I believe that a consistent design was achieved.

  • Akaiwa Ena

    Akaiwa Ena

    Joined in 2009

    Structural Design Office, Engineering Division

    Architectural Structure: Responsible for basic design and supervision, with experience on-site

    To achieve the pillar-less space in the foyer, a solid planning from a structural perspective is essential. While actually checking the assembly of the steel structure on site and comparing it to my own calculations was a very laborious process, the joy of seeing it come out as calculated was an experience that was beyond compare.

  • Taku Watanabe

    Taku Watanabe

    Joined in 2003

    Environmental Design Office, Technical Headquarters

    Environment and Electricity: Basic Design

    In buildings that offer an unusual experience like a theater, I believe that lighting holds the key to success. This time in particular, we have the unique advantage of having the activity visible from the city, so we paid attention to how we would bring the building to life through lighting.

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