Information
| Title | Kintetsu Hearts / Hunting |
| Builder | Kintetsu Corporation, Kinsho Store, Ninomiya |
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| Location | 2-16-1 Nishiiwata, Osaka city, Osaka, JAPAN |
| Construction | Dai Nippon Construction |
| Architectural elements | Life and Amusement Village, annex, lighting and signage |
| Publications | Commercial Architecture COM 1992.6 SHINKENCHIKU 1983.10 Art museums Nikkei Store Design 1992.4 hiroba 1992.1 Architecture and Society 1992.7 |
Concept
Kintetsu had used this site as a garage to check cars until its abolition in 1986, accompanied an integrated city planning around Goido Station on Osaka line, which started in 1982. A project to convert the site was completed after arrangements and consultations among tenants and architect's offices with a project team of Kintetsu as a core; the theme of this project was "Delightful Village of Enjoyable Living". Facilities surround a center mall with parking lots and trees being set out of the circle. Restaurants and marketing area for daily necessities, furniture, sporting goods, and electrical appliances are systematically connected. This is one big commercial complex with tenants that keep their own characteristics. The synergistic effect of such tenants makes the facility an unique space.
