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Building: Arcrea Himeji Culture and Convention Center
Location: Himeji, Japan
Address: 143-2, Kamiyacho, Himeji-city, Hyogo,670-0836
Completed: 2021
Area: 28,224 meters(squared)
Architect: Nikken Sekkei
Construction Consultant: Takenaka Corporation
Acoustic Design Cooperation: Nagata Acoustics
Height: 34.58m
Main Stuctural Material(Exterior): Steel
Main Structural Material (Interior): Brick
Client: Himeji City

AE Interests: Multipurpose entertainment and cultural center. Emphasis on skylight and natural lighting sources throughout the structure. All brick interior. Increased sound-insulating structure enables a high degree of silence. The brick walls are curved to help reflect sounds and overall better the acoustic environment.

Articles: [1], [2], [3]
Photo Gallery of Building: [1]
Video: [1]

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