Yokohama Symphostage
Yokohama Symphostage is a mixed-use complex building located in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan. The building has a total floor area of about 183,000 square meters and contains offices, a hotel and shops. Yokohama Symphostage is connected to the pedestrian network that links central Yokohama with the surrounding areas. Two pedestrian routes cross the site and are joined by a multi-layered plaza with public facilities for gathering during events and disasters. Simulations of wind, sunlight and pedestrian flow guided the design of each space.
Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building by Ryosuke Okawa was featured as an outstanding example of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building was awarded the Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design in 2025. The A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design accolade which recognizes excellent design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.
