Hoshakuji Station - Ceiling

The canopy at Hoshakuji Station was designed by Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma. The aim was to connect the east and west sides of the station, which was divided by the railroad. Wood was selected for the warm atmosphere it evokes, as well as to pay homage to the surrounding paddy field and wooden house landscape. Lauan-made plywood was used for the structure due to its lighter weight. The ceiling pattern symbolizes the pulling together of the fragmented community.