Membrane Roof Adopted for Pedestrian Deck at "OIMACHI TRACKS" Opening on March 28
Taiyo Kogyo Corporation installed a 446 sqm membrane roof with self-cleaning capabilities on the pedestrian deck of "OIMACHI TRACKS," a new complex at Oimachi Station that opened on March 28, 2026.
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Taiyo Kogyo Corporation (Tokyo Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Osaka Headquarters: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Yuki Nomura), which handles large membrane structures (tent structures) and civil engineering/logistics materials, was in charge of the membrane roof construction for the pedestrian deck at "OIMACHI TRACKS," a complex facility in front of Oimachi Station that opened its town on March 28, 2026.
"OIMACHI TRACKS" is a complex facility in the Hiromachi area around Oimachi Station developed by East Japan Railway Company, featuring offices, hotels, commercial facilities, and residences. With this town opening, it is expected to improve walkability and create a lively atmosphere around Oimachi Station.
Our company installed a membrane roof on the pedestrian deck connected to the traffic plaza, realizing a comfortable staying environment less susceptible to weather. The surface area of the membrane roof is approximately 446 square meters. The translucent membrane material softly brings in natural light, creating a bright and open space in the urban environment.
## Realizing a Comfortable Space with a Membrane Roof
The translucency of the membrane material softly brings in natural light, creating a bright and open space. Furthermore, the titanium dioxide photocatalyst*1 coating applied to the membrane decomposes organic matter that causes dirt. It exerts a self-cleaning effect where rainwater washes away the dirt, maintaining a beautiful white appearance over a long period. In addition, by leveraging the features of membrane structures that are lightweight and can realize large spans (structures with wide distances between pillars), we achieved a roof design that harmonizes with the urban space. Through this, we are contributing to creating a space where people can stay and interact with peace of mind.
## A Membrane Roof Shape Balancing Design and Drainage
By adopting an underlayment where the membrane is placed under the steel frame, visual noise in the pedestrians' field of view is suppressed, forming a clean, continuous ceiling surface. Furthermore, by combining four inverted pyramid shapes, it creates a three-dimensional expression while also contributing to securing a drainage slope, striking a balance between aesthetic design and functionality.
## Features of the Membrane Material
"OIMACHI TRACKS" is a complex facility in the Hiromachi area around Oimachi Station developed by East Japan Railway Company, featuring offices, hotels, commercial facilities, and residences. With this town opening, it is expected to improve walkability and create a lively atmosphere around Oimachi Station.
Our company installed a membrane roof on the pedestrian deck connected to the traffic plaza, realizing a comfortable staying environment less susceptible to weather. The surface area of the membrane roof is approximately 446 square meters. The translucent membrane material softly brings in natural light, creating a bright and open space in the urban environment.
## Realizing a Comfortable Space with a Membrane Roof
The translucency of the membrane material softly brings in natural light, creating a bright and open space. Furthermore, the titanium dioxide photocatalyst*1 coating applied to the membrane decomposes organic matter that causes dirt. It exerts a self-cleaning effect where rainwater washes away the dirt, maintaining a beautiful white appearance over a long period. In addition, by leveraging the features of membrane structures that are lightweight and can realize large spans (structures with wide distances between pillars), we achieved a roof design that harmonizes with the urban space. Through this, we are contributing to creating a space where people can stay and interact with peace of mind.
## A Membrane Roof Shape Balancing Design and Drainage
By adopting an underlayment where the membrane is placed under the steel frame, visual noise in the pedestrians' field of view is suppressed, forming a clean, continuous ceiling surface. Furthermore, by combining four inverted pyramid shapes, it creates a three-dimensional expression while also contributing to securing a drainage slope, striking a balance between aesthetic design and functionality.
## Features of the Membrane Material