The Architecture Merge into The Entire Cityscape

Located in Ginza, which is the most renowned commercial district in Japan, and also facing a major junction  Sukiyabashi Crossing, Tokyu Plaza Ginza is a large commercial building with a floor area of 50,000sqm. The site sits at the connection point to Yurakucho and Hibiya disctrict, and can be described as ‘Gate of Ginza’. Surrounded by roads on all sides, the project is a ‘one- block full development’, which is a rare case in this district. 

Based on the concept “Vessel of light”, the building is designed as a glass “vessel” inspired by the Japanese traditional craft of glass cut “Edo Kiriko”. In order to realise a commercial building which interacts with the city, the façade is mainly composed of glass. This reveals the inner activities to the city and enables an urban feeling. On the other hand, the three-dimensional façade composition results in a diverse optical phenomenon derived from transmission and reflection of sunlight. The façade shows various expressions changing by time and weather. The reflections of surrounding cityscape and climate also makes this architecture merge into the entire cityscape. 

Project Information

Project Name: Tokyu Plaza Ginza

Location: Japan

Architect: Taro Nakamoto