Shibuya: The Latest Architecture and News
Circulation Retail and Repair Workshop / DDAA
atmos BLUE Omotesando Store / SAKUMAESHIMA
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Architects: SAKUMAESHIMA
- Area: 100 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: DINAONE, Kvadrat, LIXIL , LLINE
Bay Window Tower House / Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture
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Architects: Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture
- Area: 84 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Lauan Plywood & Plasterer Finish, Lauan Plywood & Steel Beam, Lighting, Teak Flooring
Tokyo Architecture City Guide: 35 Iconic Buildings to Visit in Japan's Capital City
One of the world's leading metropolises, Tokyo is home to extraordinary architecture that fascinates through its blend of traditional values and high-tech expression. The 1923 earthquake and the bombardments of World War II dramatically influenced the image of the city and its architecture, giving rise to modern urban environments with complex infrastructure.
The Japanese capital constitutes the most populated metropolitan area in the world, housing 33 million inhabitants. Divided into 23 wards and numerous neighbourhoods, the city features a diverse blend of atmospheres and urban fabrics that support an amalgamation of architectural typologies.
Toy's Factory / Schemata Architects
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Architects: Schemata Architects
- Area: 558 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: KONICA MINOLTA JAPAN.INC. (PM), TANK
A Hill on a House / Yuko Nagayama & Associates
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Architects: Yuko Nagayama & Associates
- Area: 267 m²
- Year: 2006
HULIC & New Shibuya / ETHNOS
Shibuya Apartment 202 / HOAP
Shibuya Apartment 201 / HOAP
Office in Sendagaya / Yoshi Kishida/2001
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Architects: Yoshi Kishida/2001
- Area: 90 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: DN Lighting, Sanwa, Toto
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Professionals: ROOVICE
Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo / General Design
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Architects: General Design
- Area: 749 m²
- Year: 2015
Kengo Kuma, SANAA and Nikken Design New Shibuya Skyscraper
Tokyu Corporation has unveiled a new skyscraper planned will rise adjacent to Tokyo's Shibuya Station. A collaborative design by Japanese firms Kengo Kuma, SANAA and Nikken, the 230-meter mixed use tower will feature an unprecedented, 3,000-square-meter public sky deck that promises "views of Mt. Fuji" (on a clear day).
The Shibuya tower is planned to open in 2019, a year before the Tokyo Olympics.
"Classic Japan" Episode 1: Yoyogi National Gymnasium / Kenzo Tange
From Tokyo-based French architect and film maker Vincent Hecht comes "Classic Japan," a series of short films focussed on Japanese architecture from between the 1950s and 80s.
The first installment takes viewers into Kenzo Tange's 1964 Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, built to house the swimming and diving events of the 1964 Summer Olympics. Completed in less than two years and seating upwards of 15,000 spectators, the Gymnasium is renowned for its suspension roof, and will host the handball competitions during Tokyo's 2020 Summer Olympics.
Komachi Building / KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS
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Architects: KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS
- Area: 50 m²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Comodo, GEN Architectural Management, Kuboco
Ebisu Town House / Naoya Kawabe Architect & Associates
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Architects: Naoya Kawabe Architect & Associates
- Area: 525 m²
- Year: 2006
The Wall of Nishihara / SABAOARCH
Dear Jingumae Building / amano design office
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Architects: amano design office
- Area: 573 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: Nakano Corporation, Rhythm Design