American studio Pelli Clarke & Partners completed the Mori JP Tower, which is the tallest skyscraper in Japan. This is part of the Azabudai Hills development in the city and it measures 330 meters tall. It is in Tokyo's Minato ward and is made with the help of Japanese developer Mori Building to create a more accessible green public space. It has a curved facade that tapers when closer to the ground and at the peak.
Hirsch notes, "We shaped the building so it begins to taper to meet the sky and create a crown as a silhouette, which becomes a character recognizable to the city. We also shaped it to taper coming down so that when it finally reaches the ground, it becomes manageable in terms of proportion. The second thing we did was to take this building and to crenelate it in the center of each facade, creating four bundles. It makes the building more slender and graceful."
Sustainable Tall Japanese Skyscrapers
Pelli Clarke & Partners Designs the Mori JP Tower
Trend Themes
1. Green Public Spaces - The Mori JP Tower design focuses on integrating more green public spaces, setting a trend for sustainable urban development.
2. Curved Facades - The design of the Mori JP Tower features curved facades that add a unique aesthetic touch, signaling a trend towards more organic architectural elements.
3. Slender & Graceful Buildings - The crenelated facade of the Mori JP Tower contributes to a slender and graceful appearance, paving the way for a trend in streamlined skyscraper designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The Mori JP Tower's innovative design elements present opportunities for architects to explore sustainable and visually striking architectural solutions.
2. Real Estate Development - The development of Azabudai Hills by Mori Building showcases the potential for integrating green public spaces into urban projects, opening up new possibilities in real estate development.
3. Urban Planning - Tokyo's Minato ward, with the Mori JP Tower as a landmark, inspires new approaches to urban planning that prioritize green spaces and unique architectural designs for city landscapes.