Arcrea Himeji (Himeji Culture and Convention Center)

Surrounded by railroad lines, the Arcrea Himeji is located in Himeji City, a core city in West Japan overlooking Himeji Castle, an established World Heritage Site. A lush park and architecture connect the site to Himeji Station and an adjacent hospital. The facility’s MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) functions distinguish it as a center for not only culture and art, but also for knowledge, including industrial knowledge. The building was designed to provide visitors with a casual experience of culture and industry as they pass through, allowing them to make new discoveries. At the same time, the symbolic interior and exterior design, which employs stacked bricks in the motif of the castle’s stone walls and high-performance halls are aimed at conveying Himeji’s charm as an international tourist city.