~As a New Regional Hub Overlooking Suo-Oshima~ Completion of a New Station Building Adopting CLT Structure
JR West has completed the reconstruction of Obatake Station on the Sanyo Main Line. Incorporating the 'Station Vision' and aiming for decarbonization, the new building adopts an advanced CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) structure, offering a warm wooden space with beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea.
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West Japan Railway Company (Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Shoji Kurasaka) is advancing initiatives to innovate customer service and further enhance the appeal of stations alongside local communities, aiming to realize the future stations outlined in its 'Station Vision'. *1
Recently, in light of the growing social movement to promote the use of wood for the realization of a decarbonized society, we adopted the CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) structure *2 for the rebuilding of the aging Obatake Station on the Sanyo Main Line.
Although the CLT structure combines sufficient structural quality with a warm texture, there are still few examples nationwide, making this an advanced initiative for a station building.
*1: Regarding the formulation of the 'Station Vision' ~Drawing the desired future state of stations~
https://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/items/240904_00_press_Ekivision_1.pdf
*2: A structure using wood material (Cross Laminated Timber) made by laminating and adhering sawn boards so that the fiber directions are orthogonal. Because factory-processed panels are assembled on-site, it is possible to shorten on-site construction time.
3. Overview of the New Station Building
The design of the station building frames the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, its islands, and the tourist destination Suo-Oshima within the station space. It is an open and scenically rich station where you can enjoy views of the sea, bridges, and islands while feeling the warmth of wood.
In addition, the benches also incorporate [wood/CLT design... (truncated in source)].
Recently, in light of the growing social movement to promote the use of wood for the realization of a decarbonized society, we adopted the CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) structure *2 for the rebuilding of the aging Obatake Station on the Sanyo Main Line.
Although the CLT structure combines sufficient structural quality with a warm texture, there are still few examples nationwide, making this an advanced initiative for a station building.
*1: Regarding the formulation of the 'Station Vision' ~Drawing the desired future state of stations~
https://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/items/240904_00_press_Ekivision_1.pdf
*2: A structure using wood material (Cross Laminated Timber) made by laminating and adhering sawn boards so that the fiber directions are orthogonal. Because factory-processed panels are assembled on-site, it is possible to shorten on-site construction time.
3. Overview of the New Station Building
The design of the station building frames the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, its islands, and the tourist destination Suo-Oshima within the station space. It is an open and scenically rich station where you can enjoy views of the sea, bridges, and islands while feeling the warmth of wood.
In addition, the benches also incorporate [wood/CLT design... (truncated in source)].