Shopping Mall as Privately Owned Public Space - School of ...

SHOPPING MALL AS PRIVATELY OWNED PUBLIC SPACERoof gardenThe sloping nature of the park serves as a green and highly visibleoasis in a city where nature is sparse. By connecting to thestreet, the sloping park plane will draw people up and into theproject among groves of trees, green spaces, water features andoutdoor terraces, where they can dine, read, socialize, or simplytaking in views of the city.Opening Hours: 10-24GalleryAmphitheatreBridal SalonParksIntegration of civic programs and retailsNamba parks not only provides retail within itself, but also isintegrated with some civic programs, such as gallery, open theatretower and residential high rise. The diversity of programs enrichthe publicness inside the building, enhancing Namba park as thecentral core of the city.Public street and sidewalkOpening Hours: 11-21RetailStreetSidewalkA public open street is designed passing trough the mall, whichlink the existing shopping area in Osaka and the departmentstore nearby. Open-air “canyon” path that reinforces the connectionwith nature while forming the primary circulation pattern.Opening Hours: 00-24ResidentialLinkages to railwayNamba Park is located next to the train station. Since Namba stationis one of the main transportation hub in Osaka, large amountof people inside the mall, reinforcing the retails and other supportingfacilities.Opening Hours: 00-2445