Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

During the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in March 2011, a seismic intensity of 5 lower was observed in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Taking this as an opportunity, as a renovation of the old embassy built in the 1950s in Goten-yama, Shinagawa, there was a demand for an embassy that is safe in terms of disaster prevention in earthquake-prone Japan. First, the structure of the building is an earthquake-isolation structure. Earthquake-isolation components such as laminated rubber with tin plugs are installed in the foundation part of the three-story reinforced concrete building above ground. In terms of facilities, to prepare for power outages, sufficient batteries and self-generating equipment have been provided to ensure that business operations can be carried out even after an earthquake. The design of the building aims to achieve a harmony between Myanmar's traditional style and modern expression. Myanmar-produced teak materials and white marble are used for the interior decoration, and the names of various places in Myanmar are given to the rooms. The exterior features a glass facade with fabric patterns on the white walls. At night, it becomes a modern building with lighting. The skyline is decorated with golden horizontal lines and corner building ornaments, reminiscent of Buddhist temples in the hometown of Myanmar.