2016年，日本九州島發生了一系列大地震，摧毀了整個熊本市的建筑物，并完全摧毀了一些地震。 在這種情況下，Yabashi Architects決定不直接更換在地震中被損壞的建筑物。 相反，他們構建了一個社區驅動的多用途公共空間，提醒人們，在困難時期維護人類共生的重要。

A series of massive earthquakes struck the island of Kyushu, Japan in 2016,

ravaging built structures throughout the city of Kumamoto and altogether demolishing some.

In this instance, Yabashi Architects decided not to directly replace a building that was lost during the

earthquakes. Rather, they constructed a community-driven multi-purpose public space

as a reminder that upholding human symbiosis is crucial to surviving through difficult times. 

“我們計劃了一個公共空間，人們在這里互動，附近的購物區合作，包括當地活動，行政用途和文化交流，”Yabashi說。

“We planned a public space of private space where people interact with each other in a circle, such as cooperation with nearby shopping areas, local events, administrative use, and cultural exchange,” says Yabashi. 

Omoken Park位于兩座高大的多層商業建筑之間，是一個低矮的半封閉式建筑。

建筑師融入了周圍街景所缺乏的元素，例如通過在路徑兩側的種植綠色植物引入“口袋公園”的設計概念。

木元素從室外延伸到室內，墻壁與地面被木板和諧地包裹在一起。

Sandwiched between two tall, multi-level commercial buildings, Omoken Park is a low,

semi-enclosed structure. The architects incorporated elements that the surrounding streetscape lacked,

such as introducing a ‘pocket park’ via patches of greenery planted on either side of a timber

pathway that leads into the interior. The timber flows seamlessly from the outside in,

with the floors and walls clad harmoniously with blonde cross laminated timber boards.     

一樓兩端開放，形成一條平行的走道。 一個簡單的咖啡柜臺和公共桌子填充內部。

為了在最小的建筑預算和法律限制范圍內工作，建筑師將一層面積保持在100平方米以下，

盡可能減少對環境的壓力。簡單的鋼架支撐木材外墻和基座。

The ground floor is open at both ends, creating a walkway through to the street parallel.

A simple coffee counter and communal table populate the interior.

In order to work within a minimal construction budget and legal restrictions,

the architects kept the lower volume to less than 100sqm,

creating as little strain as possible on the environment.

A simple steel frame supports the timber facades and pile foundation. 

階梯式屋檐形成一個可通行的屋頂避難所。

通過階梯式設計創造的狹縫允許多個點自然光穿透到達一層空間，

進一步將活動空間與活潑社區的氛圍融為一體。

設計了部分座椅，鼓勵當地人逗留和交談。

Stepped eaves that form an accessible rooftop shelter the single ground storey.

The slits created by the stepped design allows multiple points for natural light to penetrate the lower level,

further integrating the event space with the ambience of the lively neighbourhood.

The steps also create seats, encouraging locals to mingle and linger.