Rooftop Plaza
The rooftop level is open 24 hours, an open-air plaza furnished with wooden decks and natural grass lawns.
The building's height was kept at the lowest possible level (15m max.) to enhance the spectacular appearance of ships. Cruise ships calling at the Terminal can be seen from the mainland, and passengers on-board can enjoy the unobstructed views of the Port and the city.
The Rooftop Plaza is one of the best locations to enjoy the scenery of the Yokohama waterfront district. On a clear day, you can also see Mt. Fuji in the distance. The night views here are definitely the best - you can have the beautiful views of the Red Brick Warehouse, skyscrapers in Minato Mirai 21, Marine Tower, Hikawa-maru and the Bay Bridge.
The building's height was kept at the lowest possible level (15m max.) to enhance the spectacular appearance of ships. Cruise ships calling at the Terminal can be seen from the mainland, and passengers on-board can enjoy the unobstructed views of the Port and the city.
The Rooftop Plaza is one of the best locations to enjoy the scenery of the Yokohama waterfront district. On a clear day, you can also see Mt. Fuji in the distance. The night views here are definitely the best - you can have the beautiful views of the Red Brick Warehouse, skyscrapers in Minato Mirai 21, Marine Tower, Hikawa-maru and the Bay Bridge.
Outdoor Event Plaza
The space near the entrance to the Osanbashi Hall can be used as a stage for events like mini-concerts and dance performances, with the surrounding steps functioning as audience seats.
Visitors Decks
On the rooftop, Visitors Decks are provided on both sides for visitors to welcome arriving cruise ships or see the passengers off.
The Terminal can concurrently accommodate two 70,000-ton cruise vessels, or four 30,000-ton class vessels.
The Terminal can concurrently accommodate two 70,000-ton cruise vessels, or four 30,000-ton class vessels.
Sunshades & Buffer Stops
Wooden board sunshades are provided on the rooftop to help keep you cool on summer days.
Small cylindrical buffer stops are provided on the deck floor to mark the areas with the highest strength which will allow direct access for emergency vehicles.
The lighting provided on the rooftop is designed to be intentionally out of alignment with the building, representing the architects’ intention to create asymmetrical forms.
Small cylindrical buffer stops are provided on the deck floor to mark the areas with the highest strength which will allow direct access for emergency vehicles.
The lighting provided on the rooftop is designed to be intentionally out of alignment with the building, representing the architects’ intention to create asymmetrical forms.
About the Construction Materials
The non-decorative appearance of the structural frame is one of the special features of this building. A special metal spray technology is applied to the steel to achieve fire resistance without the need to apply an additional fireproofing coating.
Other construction materials include wood for the flooring (ipe) and glass curtain walls. Steel, wood and glass are what constitute this building.
Other construction materials include wood for the flooring (ipe) and glass curtain walls. Steel, wood and glass are what constitute this building.
About Ipe
The floors on the rooftop and the 2nd Floor are made of a Brazilian wood called Ipe grown in the Amazons. Ipe has excellent strength, durability and insect-resistance, as well as a specific gravity greater than that of water.
(Wooden panel thickness: 20mm for the interior; 30mm for the general exterior areas; 45mm for the vehicle passages)
(Wooden panel thickness: 20mm for the interior; 30mm for the general exterior areas; 45mm for the vehicle passages)
