Pelli Clarke & Partners has just completed the Mori JP Tower, now standing as Japan’s tallest building. Situated in the recently revitalized Azabudai Hills district, the tower emerges at the center of this development. Establishing a new focal point for Tokyo’s skyline, the building soars 330 meters at the heart of this dynamic new mixed-use district in the city center.
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Japan's Tallest Skyscraper: Pelli Clarke & Partners Completes Tokyo's Mori JP Tower
Japanese Architecture Offices Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin
Continuing his work exploring the office spaces of architecture studios from around the world, Archmospheres photographer Marc Goodwin has reached Japan, where he captured the workspace of architecture studios such as Kengo Kuma & Associates, Tato Architects, Akihisa Hirata, and Nori Architects. Collaborating with Marc Goodwin, architect, and writer Samuel Michaëlsson traveled to Japan in the autumn of 2019 to interview the participants, resulting in a series of videos that further developed the exploration.
The photographs reveal snippets of everyday life in these studios. While not all of the buildings were designed by their occupying architecture studios, each office has added a personal touch to their space, aligning them with their internal culture and traditions. One such example is Tato Architects, for whom the kitchen has become an important gathering space, as they take turns preparing lunch for each other and eating together is a significant part of their office story.
404 Residence / Office Sugurufukuda
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Architects: Office Sugurufukuda
- Area: 50 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Sanwa, TAJIMA ROOFING
Toyo Ito Donates His Archive to CCA for Broad Research Access
Architect Toyo Ito has donated his archive of architectural works to the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), an international research institution and museum focused on increasing the accessibility of architectural knowledge. Toyo Ito is now contributing to the CCA Collection, which contains over 200 archival holdings, following his intention to encourage new research into his work and to put it in dialogue with other artifacts held by the institution. On December 6, 2023, the early works of the architect have arrived at the CCA.
Azabudai Hills / Heatherwick Studio
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Architects: Heatherwick Studio
- Year: 2023
Heatherwick Studio Designs Inaugural District in Tokyo, Japan
Heatherwick Studio’s new district in the heart of Tokyo has been opened to the public by the Prime Minister of Japan. Named Azabudai Hills, the project is the culmination of a thirty-year revitalization initiative. The neighborhood spans across 2.4 hectares of accessible green space, and features various mixed-use activities, integrating the urban into nature.
Toranomon Hills Station Tower / OMA/Shohei Shigematsu
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Architects: OMA
- Area: 236640 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: KUME SEKKEI, L'Observatoire International, Kajima Corporation
World Tourism Day: 15 Architecture City Guides to Celebrate Urban Fabrics from Around the World
In celebration of World Tourism Day, we invite you on an architectural journey through some of the most captivating cities and destinations of 2023. These meticulously curated city guides pay homage to our global landscape's intricate urban fabrics. These guides serve as windows into the past, present, and future of modern, and contemporary architecture, offering insightful glimpses into each locale's distinctive landmarks and hidden gems.
Tourism today is a multifaceted phenomenon encompassing social, cultural, and economic dimensions, encouraging people to journey beyond their homes in pursuit of leisure and discovery. In 2023, many cities have seized the world's collective imagination, each with its unique narrative waiting to be uncovered. Whether one finds themselves meandering through London, admiring Paris, or immersing in the cultural treasures of Sharjah, the story is always there to be unraveled. From Amsterdam's canals to Barcelona's avant-garde architecture, the liveliness of Santiago to the ancient marvels of Rome, and the diverse Istanbul to the bustling Bangkok – each city serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of human civilization.
Ennead Architects Proposes a Unified Campus Master Plan for the American School in Japan
Ennead Architects has been enlisted to redefine the campus of The American School in Japan (ASIJ) to align the international school’s academic mission with its environment. Currently defined by its aging and fragmented infrastructure, the campus is set to become a dynamic and innovative space, encouraging integrated learning, cohesion, and collaboration across age groups. Sustainability principles, along with the experience of Japanese heritage, also play an important role in the design of the master plan, which proposes a toolkit of solutions intended to help create a unified, sustainable and resilient campus.
GRAPH Tokyo Head Office / G architects studio + Ryohei Tanaka
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Architects: G architects studio, Ryohei Tanaka
- Area: 126 m²
- Year: 2021
Home for Family / Koki Sugawara Architects
OMA's Inaugural Tower in Tokyo: Toranomon Hills Station Tower to Open in the Fall of 2023
OMA’S inaugural tower in Tokyo and Japan, designed by Shohei Shigematsu and OMA New York, the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, will open this fall, 2023. The inauguration of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower will mark a significant milestone in Mori Building's Toranomon Hills development, an emerging global business center, and urban hub. A multi-layered transportation node integrated into the tower will establish a new gateway linking Central Tokyo with the rest of the world.
NORA Hair Salon / Kenta Nagai Studio
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Architects: Kenta Nagai Studio
- Area: 140 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: ANDas co., Ltd., HIBIKI Inc.
C4L House / CUBO Design Architect
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Architects: CUBO Design Architect
- Area: 327 m²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: Aqura Home Co., Ltd., Ko-gei Co.,Ltd., Masaki-lab, CUBO design architect, Nomura Co.,Ltd.
Hoth Photo Studio / SPEC
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Architects: SPEC
- Area: 82 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: 3M, Carl Hansen and Son
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Professionals: K LIGHT STUDIO
Atelier Macri Store / CASE-REAL
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Architects: CASE-REAL
- Area: 82 m²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: DPLUS, Modulex Inc., LABORATORIES