Special Steel Structure
Our steel structure technologies have been used to realize super long span and high-rise structures. Our world-class steel technology is fostered by Nippon Steel Corporation’s steel making business, and it enables us to execute any process from design to fabrication and support in construction work.
List of Technologies:
- Spatial Structure Engineering
- Tension Structures
- System Trusses
- Building and Tower Engineering
- Hybrid Structures
Spatial Structure Engineering
“Special steel structure technology” is used to construct beautiful and dynamic large spaces, such as soccer stadiums and other types of athletic event spaces.
PNS-ASTech provides support from the structural design stage, fabrication and construction work, utilizing Nippon Steel Group’s unique technology in making and using steel.
Projects in the Philippines
National Museum Tree of Life
Main application: Museum
Location: Manila, Philippines
Architectural Design: Dominic Galicia Architects
Structural design support: PNS Advanced Steel Technology, Inc.
Construction: Trans Asia Construction Dev’t Corporation
Completion: December 2015
Cove Manila
Main application: Multi-purpose indoor hotel and resort
Location: Paranaque, Philippines
Architectural Design: Miurashin Architect + Associates
Structural Design: Passage Projects Ltd
Structural Design Support: PNS Advanced Steel Technology, Inc.
Construction: Trans Asia Construction Dev’t Corporation
Completion: March 2016
Mausoleum Project
Main application: Private mausoleum
Location: Taguig City, Philippines
Architectural Design: Architect Joven Ignacio
Structural Design: Sy^2 + Associates, Inc.
Structural design support: PNS Advanced Steel Technology, Inc.
Construction: D.M. Consunji, Inc.
Completion: October 2019
Sample Project in Japan
Oita stadium “Big Eye”
Main application: Multi-purpose stadium
Location: Oita City, Oita Prefecture
Design: Kisho Kurokawa Architect & Associates and Takenaka Corporation
Construction: Takenaka Corporation JV
Completion: 2001
Tension Structures
Our tension structure systems include lightweight, long-span roof frame, and a glazing system that allows for a transparent façade.
Tension members that meet various design requirements with small to large capacities, along with unified design joints, are available.
Shinsei Bank Head Office Building
Main application: Atrium
Location: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
Design: Nikken Sekkei Ltd.
Construction: Takenaka Corporation
Completion: 1992
System Trusses
The wide space created through use of a steel pipe space truss has enabled a wide variety of architectural expressions in sports, cultural and other facilities.
Our system trusses, which include the simple and low-cost W truss, and the NS truss, offer a highly efficient structure that may be formed into various complex shapes.
Fukuoka Airport International Passenger Terminal
Main application: Airport
Location: Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City
Design: HOK, Azusa Sekkei Co., Ltd., MHS Planners, Architects & Engineers, and Mishima Sekkei JV
Construction: Taisei Corporation JV
Completion: 1999
Building and Tower Engineering
Our excellent structural design and construction technology realize super high-rise buildings that are full of functional beauty.
Our spirit of innovation which can be seen in our many achievement and highly aclaimed work throughout Japan and overseas.
Taipei International Financial Center
Main applications: Offices, commercial facilities
Location: Taipei City
Design: C.Y. Lee & Partners Architects/Planners
Construction: Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd. JV
Completion: 2004
Number of floors: 101 (508m)