[Nishitsu Group] Sakuranamiki Ekimae Square “Amoure” opens on November 23rd!
Nishitetsu Group Press release: November 13, 2024 Sakuranamiki Ekimae Square “Amoure” opens on November 23rd! 〈Nishitetsu x Kyushu University Graduate School of Design, Chika Takatori Laboratory〉 ~A new community space to grow with the local community~
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approximately 300 square meter space in front of the station. “Amoure” is a plaza that takes time to create together with local residents while regularly holding workshops and events centered around three areas: perennial garden, furniture, and bamboo crafts. By creating a space that is conscious of the coexistence of the past, present, and future, we aim to become a hub for the local community where long-term residents and newcomers can interact. Our company would like to connect with the local people through this “Amoure” and lead to the development of the area around Sakuranamiki Station. About Sakuranamiki Ekimae Square “Amoure” [Hiroba Overview] Name:
Sakuranamiki Ekimae Square “Amoure” Origin: Let’s “weave” connections between the town and people. By doing so, it is a plaza where “joyful” things are born. From this point, we aim to spread love for the area (Amore) throughout the city. The logo design depicts a line of cherry blossom trees being formed by people working together to create a plaza.
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(sleepers)… Railway sleepers that were used before the elevation were laid in the open area, preserving the past appearance of Nishitetsu trains running on the ground ・Using rainwater
tanks…Rainwater from elevated areas is stored and used for irrigation of the perennial garden ・ Utilization of bamboo materials in the bamboo grove … Increase interest in the abandoned bamboo grove problem through the implementation of workshops using bamboo materials . [Opening period] Saturday, November 23, 2024 – March 2026 (planned) *We are currently considering the use of the site after the period ends [Location] 3-4-1 Takeoka-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City [Area] Approximately 300 square meters (approximately 90 tsubo) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/679/17692-679-9a118d5d8102d063b185f96c8552d1ee-1294×680.png About content ●Perennial grass garden – By dividing the Perennial Garden into three zones and expressing the past, present, and future in each zone, it will serve as a bridge for users to learn about the past and connect them to the future. Past…Using local native species, imagining an old-fashioned field Currently… Planting with local people on “Amoure” opening day The future… Inflate your expectations for the future with brightly colored plants ・The perennial plants used for planting are plants that, once planted, will sprout every year at the appropriate time for growth. By using perennial plants, we expressed our hope that the relationship with the plaza will continue into the future. ・We will plant and cultivate perennial plants mainly through workshops, and spend time with local people to cultivate perennial gardens. At the end of “Aimo”, we plan to connect grown plants and local circles by transplanting plants to the surrounding areas. ・ By installing a rainwater tank that collects rainwater in the elevated part, we will create an environment that can be conserved and irrigation by anyone.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/679/17692-679-414996facbf23bf45ae0e2782e65b700-800×566.jpg Image of plants ● Furniture ・In order to create an opportunity for local people to use the plaza independently, we will place variable furniture (allowing them to decide how to use it themselves). – By combining units made up of 40cm x 40cm cubes, it is possible to arrange benches, sofas, tables, etc. according to the user’s purpose.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/679/17692-679-c8a053018d414bc7fca127cb01f5748f-538×307.png ●Bamboo craft ・Since one of the research themes of the Chika Takatori Laboratory is the utilization of bamboo materials from abandoned bamboo groves, and since Sakuranamiki Station is located in a “bamboo hill town,” we decided to use bamboo materials in “Amoure.” We are planning to hold a workshop using this information. ・By holding seasonal workshops on various bamboo crafts such as bamboo lanterns, stilts, and bamboo baskets, we hope to create opportunities for people to become familiar with bamboo and increase interest in the problem of abandoned bamboo forests.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/679/17692-679-0f18807f5a10361a04b2d12de81ee144-3508×2480.png Image of objects made with bamboo About workshops [Summary] With the facilitation of students from Chika Takatori’s laboratory, workshops (WS) using “Amoure” will be held irregularly (approximately 4 times a year) for local residents. [Purpose] ・Town development where local people play a leading role ・Providing opportunities for people to connect ・Creating a comfortable space that reflects the voices of users [Participated person] Those who live in the area around Sakuranamiki Station [Contents] Generating ideas for using open space, planting perennials in the perennial garden, making furniture, making bamboo lanterns, marches, stage events, etc. [Schedule]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/679/17692-679-b9d2663f0cf8c8f96eb4f655dcddcd02-1176×444.png (Reference) About implementation system [Subject] Kyushu University Graduate School of Design, Faculty of Design, Environmental Design Department, Chika Takatori Laboratory (Participants: Associate Professor Chika Takatori, 10 students from the laboratory, 7 students participating in graduate school classes) Nishi-Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. Urban Development Business Headquarters [Cooperation] Overall plan…Landscape Mura Co., Ltd., Tamaki Design Studio Co., Ltd. Perennial Garden…Green Fingers Noriko Soneoka, Keiko Ikeda Furniture…Kamezaki Kai-Ren Co., Ltd. Mr. Shogo Kamezaki Overall construction… Nishitetsu Green Civil Engineering Co., Ltd. [Special cooperation] Everyone in the area around Sakura Namiki Station ■ About Chika Takatori Laboratory From the perspective of landscape ecology, we engage in research and practical activities aimed at coexistence between humans and nature and the formation of sustainable and richer local communities. 〈Comments about this project〉 The name “Amore” comes from the Italian word “amore”, which means “love”. We chose this name with the aim of creating connections between the cherry blossom trees, the people who live in the area, and the people who visit the area through a variety of interactions through this plaza. A perennial garden where you can enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the four seasons and feel the rainwater cycle together with the local community.We created this garden based on ideas about how people would like to stay and interact with the local community. Installation will be created as bamboo decoration and summer sunshade using furniture and abandoned bamboo grove, which is also a problem in the Fukuoka metropolitan area. I hope that by knitting these three elements, the entire square will deepen the interaction of the local community and the attachment to the community, and the square will blend in the whole area. (Reference) About the opening event [Date and time] November 23, 2024 (Saturday) 13:00-15:30 (postponed in case of rain) [Location] Sakura Namiki Ekimae Square “Amoure” [Contents] ● Talk session Kyushu University Chika Takatori Laboratory Student ・Naka Minami Precinct Neighborhood Council Chairman Genji Takahara ・Landscape Mura Co., Ltd. Mr. Atsushi Hirae ・Nishinihon Railway Co., Ltd. Urban Development Business Headquarters Planning and Development Department Section Chief Fujioka Principle ● Workshop (2 types: perennial garden and furniture) (Reference) About Sakura Namiki Station [Opening date] Saturday, March 16, 2024 [Location] 3-4-1 Takeoka-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City (between Zabokuma Station and Kasugahara Station) [Tenant] 1st floor…Cocokara Fine (opening on July 23, 2024), Lawson (opening on August 2, 2024) * Scheduled to open sequentially Information is also sent on Instagram!
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