360 Degree Views at 750 Feet

A Japanese skyscraper will redefine what is meant by sweeping views.
A 230-meter skyscraper is on the boards for the Shibuya District of Tokyo, designboom reported Friday morning. The tower will have a sky deck, allowing visitors to see many of the ward’s other landmarks, including as far as Mt. Fuji, and the busy streets below.
story continues below
loading...story continues above

The building itself will be mixed-use with retail, offices and other space for programs and arts and cultural uses.
Designed by SANAA, Kengo Kuma and Nikken, all of which are celebrated architectural firms, the tower is expected to join the skyline in 2019.
More renderings of the proposed skyscraper are below:

A rendering of how the proposed tower will mesh with the current skyline.

A look from the tower’s sky deck onto the streets of the Shibuya District.
See other articles related to: friday eye candy
This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/japanese_skyscraper_gives_360_views/10107.
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever

Clarion Partners, the owner of the Chevy Chase Pavilion, has filed modifications to i... read »

Where it's cheaper to build than buy; Elon Musk is not making Texas happy; and the wo... read »

New renderings show the public space that will be part of the huge new residential de... read »

The Townhomes at Michigan Park and Riggs Park Place are now selling their final homes... read »

The Arlington County Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve allowing Missing... read »
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Visit guides.urbanturf.com or start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro