Shin-Marunouchi Tower

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A land mark development in a prestigious Tokyo location for the Mitsubishi Estate Group.

The Shin-Marunouchi building stands on a very important site in Japan, on the avenue leading to the Emperor's Palace, opposite Tokyo Station Plaza, known as the 'gateway to Japan', The symbolic importance of the area has resulted in strict town planning and codes, which together with the commercial requirement to maximise floor space, have been strong factors influencing the design for the contemporary yet formal building.

The goal of the client is to establish a new area centre by including all functions appropriate for international businesses in a mixed-use, high-rise form, within a landmark urban landscape.  

The structure is divided into three sections - two towers on a podium base. There is an underground connection to Tokyo Station Plaza. The six-storey podium will house shops and restaurants.  The building's West facade faces one of Tokyo's most exclusive shopping streets. The offices in the towers are intended for leading International business tenants.