A Historical Study on Design Concept and Technique for the Station Plaza in Japan

Abstract

The way in organizing the Station Plaza is often mentioned as “the adjustment of the means of transportation” and “building the gateway to the city.”
In recent years, there has been several movements within the self-governing body regarding a large remodel of the public square around the railway station. During the construction there were often some printed phrases in sight, such as, “The gateway of the city needs to be remodeled.” Yet, when the construction is over all there are tall buildings everywhere and a deck for the pedestrians. Such are the common results found in several cases.
Hence, this study will refer to the actual photographs, sketchings and other drawn materials.
“Traffic Management” and “Relationship between the City andthe station” are the two points from which we are able to find ideas and skills for accomplishing the plan. In addition that they would offer some hints to the future constructing plans.