Shopping Mall as Privately Owned Public Space - School of ...
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0 50 150 300mSHOPPING MALL AS PRIVATELY OWNED PUBLIC SPACEIntegration <strong>of</strong> POPS and <strong>Mall</strong>Namba Park located in the city centre <strong>of</strong> Osaka, adjacent to the shoppingdistrict. Namba Parks w<strong>as</strong> conceived <strong>as</strong> a large park, forming a dramaticnew identity <strong>of</strong> the city, a natural intervention in Osaka’s dense andharsh urban condition. Alongside a 30-story tower, the project featuresa lifestyle commercial centre crowned with a ro<strong>of</strong>top park that crossesmultiple blocks while gradually <strong>as</strong>cending eight levels. In addition to providinga highly visible green component in a city where nature is sparse,the sloping park connects to the street, welcoming p<strong>as</strong>sers-by to enjoyits groves <strong>of</strong> trees, clusters <strong>of</strong> rocks, cliffs, lawn, streams, waterfalls, pondsand outdoor terraces. Beneath the park, a canyon carves an experientialpath through speciality retail, entertainment and dining venues. NambaParks creates a new natural experience for Osaka that celebrates theinteraction <strong>of</strong> people, culture and recreation.Namba Park, Osaka by Jon Jerde44