SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto

The plan centers on the redevelopment of Japan's largest bus terminal, overlooking Kumamoto Castle to the north, and includes a large-scale complex combining commercial, cultural, accommodation, residential, and business functions.
We attempted to reinterpret the elements of the layered stone walls and fences of Kumamoto Castle in a modern way, and develop a design that is both varied and disciplined through the interior and exterior.
The rooftop garden, 30 meters above ground level, is planned as an integral part of the city's public spaces, visually connecting with Kumamoto Castle and playing a central role in linking the city's history with the activities of its people.