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A sneak peek into Japan Marketplace's brand-new Yokoso Center

    

Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace Multipurpose Space in Columbus Ohio Continental Office

A must-visit spot in Columbus, Ohio is the Japan Marketplace, home to six unique Japanese shops: Akai Hana, Belle's Bread, JAvenue, Tensuke Express, Tensuke Market, and Sushi Ten. There is an abundance of Japanese cuisine and products available which allows for a great introduction to traditions and a celebration of culture - truly an immersive experience!

Recently, Yokoso Center was added to the complex. Opening to the public early next year, this brand-new multipurpose space is made to be easily rearranged for all types of gatherings and events, opening its doors to exciting opportunities. Speaking presentations, language classes, cooking demonstrations and tea ceremonies, performances, and meetings can be conducted with ease, thanks to the innovative and flexible interior construction from our CoBuild team, working with Compton Construction and Sidecar Creatives to craft this space. Entire walls that can be easily expanded or collapsed create the perfect space for any need in a matter of seconds.

Take a sneak peek into the Japanese-inspired designs throughout the building:

(1/15)Front of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeYokoso Center will be open to help further enrich and share Japanese hospitality and the cultures of the world with the Columbus community!

(2/15)Entrance of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeThe custom-designed DIRTT glass doors and walls help create a warm and welcoming feeling as soon as you walk through the front entrance. 

(3/15)Front Lobby of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeAs they step into the space, visitors are greeted at the front desk by name on this illuminated entry piece.

(4/15)First Open Meeting Space of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeThe Tree Lounge is perfect for casual gatherings with a breathtaking view of a centerpiece resembling the rings of a tree, he cherry blossom, commonly known as the national flower of Japan. 

(5/15)Large Meeting Space of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeThe beautiful ceiling baffles in Yokoso Hall are purposefully placed to help increase speech intelligibility and sound clarity to enable higher-quality events.

(6/15)Kitchen of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeThe beautiful Chef Kitchen space is perfect for culinary demonstrations, group activities, and tastings of delicious cuisine from around the world!

(7/15)Front view of classroom set-up of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeThe multipurpose Zen Room is arranged in a classroom-style setting - great for speaking presentations and educational classes. Furniture can easily be moved and rearranged for meetings and other engagements.

(8/15)Specially designed art piece at Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeThis one-of-a-kind customized DIRTT wall panel was carefully carved to resemble a Japanese Rock Garden (aka zen garden).

(9/15)Audience view of classroom set-up of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeDIRTT's embedded TV and technology enhances the space and adds greater function while blending seamlessly into the construction. Yokoso Center selected panels that could double as dry-erase whiteboard

(10/15)Yokoso Center in Japan Marketplace CoBuild Columbus OHIntegrated controls and embedded technology keep the lines clean throughout this space, free of cables and remotes!

(11/15)Full image of customized design DIRRT walls at Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeMore custom graphics were installed on the DIRTT glass walls, separating the rooms in this configuration. Flat Black Commercial Visuals created the flowing graphics

(12/15)Side-profile of large meeting space at Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeDIRTT's foldable walls can easily be collapsed to allow for a larger, more flexible space.

(13/15)Front view of large meeting space at Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeCustom DIRTT Shoji Doors create the perfect entrance to Yokoso Hall, a flexible space for all kinds of events ranging from cultural performances to wedding ceremonies, team gatherings, and everything in between! 

(14/15)Behind the front desk at Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental OfficeDIRTT's glass transaction wall helps the space to feel brighter while adding greater function and ease of access between rooms.

(15/15)Exiting view of Yokoso Center at Japan Marketplace in Columbus Ohio Continental Office

We're extremely excited to have been involved with designing this creative space, and we look forward to the various events that will be hosted at Yokoso Center. Learn more about the Japan Marketplace here!

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