Spiral

Posted by Alfredo J. Martiz J. (Panama City, Panama) on 8 February 2007 in Architecture.

Spiral is a multi-use building, with gallery space, multipurpose hall, cafe, restaurant and bar, salon, and shops. The defining feature of the building is a seemingly floating spiral ramp (15m in diameter) that encircles the rear gallery space and climbs to the second floor. The exterior facade of aluminum and glass reflects the jumbled nature of the surrounding streetscape. Also known as the Wacoal Art Center, Spiral is a nexus of cultural life in Aoyama, presenting music, art, film, and theater events.
Client: Wacoal (Lingerie Company)
Architect: Fumihiko Maki
Structural System: Steel Frame / Reinforced Concrete
Number of Floors: 9 Stories + 2 Basement
Site Area: 1,733m²
Buiding Area: 1,462m²
Total floor Area: 10,560m²
Structural Engineer: Kimura Structural Engineers
Mechanical / Electrical Engineer: Sogo Consultants
Completed in 1985
Spiral

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