junya ishigami wins port of kinmen passenger service center contest

junya ishigami wins port of kinmen passenger service center contest
all images courtesy of junya ishigami + associates / port of kinmen passenger service center

japanese architect junya ishigami has been selected to complete the ‘port of kinmen passenger service center‘ located on a taiwanese island, 190km east of china. the competition brief called for a world-class ferry terminal that provides both touristic and recreational activities in addition to functioning as a port-of-call for chinese and international cruise operators.

the scheme also serves as a catalyst for the region, driving private investment and stimulating the local economy. energy efficient solutions and devices are also incorporated with the completed design envisioned as a model of sustainability.

the ferry terminal provides both touristic and recreational activities

the program includes domestic arrivals, cross-straight departures, port offices, commercial outlets, equipment rooms and administrative areas. phase 1 of the project will have a total floor area of 36,080 square meters, with phase 2 expanding the scheme to a total of 42,480 square meters. the multifunctional center will eventually accommodate 5 million passengers annually.

the multifunctional center will eventually accommodate 5 million passengers annually

the scheme serves as a catalyst for the region, stimulating the local economy