Park Court Akasaka Hinokicho The Tower
Tokyo, Japan
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A tower blending nature and architecture, like a large cypress tree
This project entails a high-rise residential condominium located in Akasaka 9-chome in Tokyo’s Minato ward. The development was inspired by the cypress trees that once grew in the area in order to realize a nature-inspired skyscraper in the heart of the city. The exterior of the tower's trunk is made of wood-grain patterned fins to express tree bark. The ground and tower roots have been transformed from a cliff-like site distinct from the surrounding area into a gentle slope and restored as a “greenbelt”. The design also evokes natural elements in plan and elevation, aiming to create a symbolic presence that transforms the surrounding forest of skyscrapers into a veritable “real” forest.
| CLIENT | Akasaka 9-chome North Urban Area Redevelopment Association |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | Tokyo, Japan |
| SITE AREA | 4,656.24 sq.m. |
| TOTAL FLOOR AREA | 44,453.25 sq.m. |
| BUILDING HEIGHT | 166.23 m |
| COMPLETION | 2015 |
| INFO | Design supervision/exterior design/public interior design: Kengo Kuma and Associates |
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office