Contemporary sports arenas in Asian cities remain introverted, bounded by orthodoxal stereotypes and limited in function beyond primary purpose. Much like an unhatched egg, domes have the tendency to distinguish clear boundaries, mirroring cultural tendencies to wander within familiar comfort zones. Much like an unhatched egg, domes delineate rigid boundaries—symbols of containment that reflect a broader cultural typology of introversion,
predictability, and safety. These structures embody a reluctance to disrupt the familiar, often reinforcing societal patterns of inward orientation, where the potential for dynamic, multifunctional use remains dormant, waiting to be cracked open.
The Osmosis Dome challenges the traditional dome typology by proposing a dome embraces urban catalyst, cracking the shell of orthodoxal sports typology in Japan. The egg yolk symbolizes the vibrant heart of play, whilst the fluid egg white acts as the connective tissue to peripheral cultural, urban and infrastructural programs – including waterfront access, hotel viewership, and transit integration. Transforming the stadium into a multi-nodal, accessible frontier that emphasises on uniqueness in immersive ballpark experiences.
