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Architects: Takato Tamagami and Tsutomu Hasegawa: Takato Tamagami Architectural Design and Tsutomu Hasegawa
- Area: 221 m²
- Year: 2008
Tokyo: The Latest Architecture and News
Sunwell Muse Kitasando / Takato Tamagami and Tsutomu Hasegawa
Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center / Kengo Kuma & Associates
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Architects: Kengo Kuma & Associates
- Area: 234 m²
- Year: 2012
Portico / Aida Atelier + Kuno Lab
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Architects: Aida Atelier + Kuno Lab
- Area: 179 m²
- Year: 2011
Ginza Steak Tajima / Doyle Collection
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Architects: Doyle Collection
- Area: 103 m²
- Year: 2011
RING / APOLLO Architects & Associates
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Architects: APOLLO Architects & Associates
- Area: 104 m²
- Year: 2012
Tokyo Skytree: the World's largest Telecom Tower
Since it’s opening on May 22, the Tokyo Skytree has already experienced an overwhelming amount of visitors. As reported by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the 634-meter (2,080 feet) structure has surpassed the previously tallest communications tower, Canton Tower in China, by 34 meters. The Tokyo Skytree took four years to construct and is double the height of Japan’s 333-meter Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo Skytree’s name and design concept is described by the developer as, “The creation of city scenery transcending time: A fusion of traditional Japanese beauty and neo-futuristic design”. Continue reading for more.
House in Megurohoncho / Torafu Architects
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Architects: Torafu Architects
- Area: 123 m²
- Year: 2011
HA Tower / Frontoffice + Francois Blanciak
The HA Tower, designed by Frontoffice + Francois Blanciak, proposes a hybrid model for urban life that embraces the city, pulling it in the heart of the units, while still offering large open spaces that otherwise are only available on the urban fringe. Located in Higashi-Azabu, within walking distance of a cluster of rail lines, Shiba Park, and the iconic Tokyo Tower, the corner site is small, covering only 130 square meters and is constrained by a floor area ratio that limits construction to 8 floors. More images and architects’ description after the break.
Rouge / APOLLO Architects & Associates
House in Nakameguro / Yoritaka Hayashi Architects
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Architects: Yoritaka Hayashi Architects
- Area: 32 m²
Yellow Peach / MuFF
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Architects: MuFF - Kosuke Kajikawa
- Area: 30 m²
- Year: 2008
Marronier Court / Kengo Kuma & Associates
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Architects: Kengo Kuma & Associates
- Area: 2424 m²
- Year: 2009
BB / Yo Yamagata Architects
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Architects: Yo Yamagata Architects
- Area: 61 m²
- Year: 2009
House In Eifukucho / Upsetters Architects
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Architects: Upsetters Architects
- Area: 124 m²
- Year: 2011
AD Interviews: Kengo Kuma
Through our interview program, I’ve had the chance to meet with some of the world’s most renowned architects, while creating a moment to share their views about the profession with our readers.
Dancing Trees, Singing Birds / Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP
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Architects: Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP
- Area: 770 m²
- Year: 2007