夢の器
敷地は旧国鉄のヤード跡地であり、北側には在来線・山陽新幹線が走る。鯉の、優美で躍動するイメージをコンセプトとして掲げ、左右非対称のデザインとした。線路外の野外席を大きくとることで正面側に広場をゆったりと設けることができ、街に開かれた野球場が目指された。多様な観客席、開放的なコンコースは、来場するすべての人々を楽しませ、興奮と感動を街にもつなげる役割を担う。一周600mのメインコンコースを中心に遊環構造が形成され、27種類の多様なシートとショップがとりついている。
A container of dreams
The site used to be a switchyard for the former National Railways, where the local line and Sanyo Shinkansen now runs on the north side. The concept was based on the image of the graceful movement of a carp, and the design was made to be asymmetrical on the right and left sides. A great portion of the outside seating located around the tracks was taken out to create a large opening to the front, and also to make a baseball field that seems to open up to the city. Various types of seats and an open-style concourse provide enjoyment to everyone that visits, and also contributes to giving excitement and awe to the city.
