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The shape of the building was designed to symbolize Fukuyama city's a traditional lighthouse which is a historical cultural property of Fukuyama city. Credit: Koichi Torimura
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Fukuyama higashi police station Ekimae KOBAN
PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Small Architecture
Firm LocationTokyo, Japan
Project locationFukuyama city, Hiroshima Prefecture
CompanyMeguro Architecture Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Lead ArchitectMitsuru Hirai and Sayu Yamaguchi
ClientHiroshima Prefectural Government
“Fukuyama higashi police station Ekimae KOBAN” is a police box located in front of Fukuyama station, Fukuyama city, Hiroshima Prefecture. The design incorporated 3 original thinking. Firstly, the concept of "citizen-friendly police box" was newly proposed by provided stone benches for relaxation. Secondly, city’s character was promoted in a modern way by using titanium zinc alloy for exterior walls because the city was famous for steel industry. Finally, The shape of the building was designed to symbolize the city's traditional lighthouse which is a historical cultural property of the city.