Fugu” and “Curvature” are the key elements. Design that sparks the imagination Risonare Shimonoseki is the first facility under the Risonare brand to begin with the building process. Astrid Klein and Yuki Fukuoka of Klein Dytham Architects designed the interior, and Yuzuru Tsukagawa of Nihon Sekkei designed the architecture. The interior design is based on the motif of fugu (blowfish), which is unique to Shimonoseki. The design incorporates the abundant and colorful fugu, which the architects actually visited the Kaikyo-kan, which boasts the world’s largest number of fugu varieties on display. The “Fugu Pool” is a place where visitors can experience the attraction of fugu that goes beyond just eating it. Here, fugu of various sizes are designed, creating an exciting space for both children and adults just by playing. According to Fukuoka, who took the stage, “We have included blowfish in various places. I hope everyone will enjoy looking for and discovering the hidden pufferfish as well. Mr. Tsukagawa also mentioned “curves” as the point he was most particular about. The buildings all use curves, which change their expressions from different angles, and this stimulates the imagination. However, he said that it was difficult just to draw the lines on the plans for a building with curves, and the construction work was by far more difficult than building a square building. Tsukagawa said, “I would be happy if families, couples, and married couples could walk around the building talking about how it looks like a ship’s sail, how it looks like a big wave, and how the stairs look like a shellfish.
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