The Process for Designing and Constructing the Komazawa Park Gymnasium & Central Plaza

A distinctive architectural approach, blending structural innovation and human-centric design, was employed in the Komazawa Park Gymnasium and Central Plaza. The study highlights Yoshinobu Ashihara's use of a hyperbolic paraboloid shell for the gymnasium, a structure that combined functionality with aesthetic appeal for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Comparative analysis with Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, designed by Kenzō Tange, underscores Ashihara's unique contributions to modern architecture and urban planning, emphasizing his focus on creating plazas that prioritize human comfort and interaction.

TOYOKAWA, S. (2022). THE PROCESS FOR DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING THE KOMAZAWA PARK GYMNASIUM & CENTRAL PLAZA. Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 87(801), 2249–2259. https://doi.org/10.3130/aija.87.2249