The Site is transformed by the building into an accessible landscape hill for the continuous enjoyment of the people. By avoiding the perception of yet another “object building”, the visitor’s experience is transformed into one of discovery and surprise. During events the expectation of the performance and the social engagement they produce become the focus of attention. During idle times, the Park replaces what otherwise is always a huge mass of forbidden emptiness.
The design of the Park is inspired by the Meiji Jingu. The trees of Meiji Jingu are harvested strategically in sequence, which over many years become a forest seen as “Chinju no Mori” made out of ever greens. In comparison, “Zouki Bayashi”, made out of the deciduous trees has always been a source of people’s sustenance. Out proposal combines both types of forests with an open field at the hill top provide an unique visual experience.
The retractable roof, a self supported cylindrical surface in fabric allows events to be held in any weather condition. The Forest that changes its appearance in different seasons along with the open space provides a necessary relief to contemporary people within a highly congested metropolitan life style. The New National Stadium shall not only to provide exciting space for various events, but will also provide a space that can integrate itself into people’s everyday living.