Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, based in the United States, has released plans for what is scheduled to be Japan's tallest skyscraper.

The project's developer MORI describes the concept of the wider Toranomon-Azabudai Project as a “MODERN URBAN VILLAGE”; it aims to be a huge open space at the heart of Tokyo filled with lush greenery that will bring people closer together and build a new community.

"The project will seamlessly weave offices, residences, a hotel, an international school, retail shops, restaurants and cultural facilities into the fabric of everyday life, encompassing work, learning, recreation, interaction and relaxation. This visionary project also aims to create “a city within a city”, which will constitute the “Hills of the future” by utilizing past experiences in the Hills-series of redevelopments. After spending 30 years on discussing and planning this project, its construction finally began on August 5, 2019."

The Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects skyscraper within the project is yet to be named. 

"The vast 8.1 hectare area will be surrounded by lush greenery and will feature a verdant urban oasis of some 24,000 m² of green space, including a 6,000 m² central square. This new city will have a total floor area of 860,400 m², including 213,900 m² of office space, approx. 1,400 residential units and the main tower soaring to a height of approx. 330 meters." 

The tallest tower is set to be 64 floors high reaching a peak of 330 metres which will ensure it is Japan's tallest skyscraper. The title may only be held until 2027 when the Mitsubishi Estate tops out its 390 metre tower near Tokyo station.

The Australian Financial Review reported that the Toranomon-Azabudai redevelopment project, near the Roppongi district in central Tokyo, will cost an estimated around 580 billion yen ($8.14 billion).

Toranomon-Azabudai Project Overview

• Project name Toranomon-Azabudai District Category 1 Urban Redevelopment Project
• Address A part of Toranomon 5-chome, Azabudai 1-chome, and Roppongi 3-chome, Minato-ku
• Site area Approx. 8.1 hectares
• Ground area Approx. 63,900 square meters
• Total Floor space Approx. 860,400 square meters
• Buildings Residences, offices, retail facilities, hotel, international school, central square, cultural facilities
• Construction started August 5, 2019
• Planned Completion Mar 31, 2023 (planned)
• Project Executor Toranomon-Azabudai District Urban Redevelopment Association

Source: MORI,  Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, Steel Guru, Australian Financial Review

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