Tsunami Evacuation Complex: Terrasse Orange Toi / Imai Laboratory, IIS, U Tokyo + Nippon Koei Urban Space
Briefly

The Terrasse Orange Toi project elegantly merges disaster preparedness with tourism, serving as a vital evacuation tower while enhancing community engagement and revitalizing the region.
Designed as a multi-functional evacuation point and viewing platform, the tower embodies the local landscape, preserving iconic pine groves critical to the area’s heritage.
Community-led decisions to eschew large seawalls for a Tsunami Disaster Special Caution Zone show a commitment to preserving natural beauty while ensuring safety from disasters.
By integrating disaster preparedness within everyday tourist attractions, the project fosters regular facility use, which enhances community resilience and contributes to necessary disaster training.
Read at ArchDaily
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