ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The ground and rooftop sections are planned to be connected to the surrounding greenery , and the interior mainly uses materials of wood to create an atmosphere of being inside a tree .
The site is located at the junction of a long sidewalk and a crossroads , where the firm designed the site to be easily accessible , not only for residents , but also for the surrounding community .
As such , the landscape was designed to be open to the surrounding environment .
This allows for walking and other activities , with a pastel green wall planned to connect the private and public boundaries gently , while preserving residential privacy .
Environmental considerations
The ecological focus of the project was to hone in on softly connecting the natural environment , while expressing sensibilities towards urban fauna and their local diversity .
The use of various tree species in landscape design serves to connect the surrounding natural environments .
By bringing together the separated urban greenery , and consolidating the local green infrastructure , the habitat range of birds and other urban wildlife can expand , and more biodiversity within this area can be introduced .
Solar panels are installed above the rooftop access , providing a sustainable source of energy to operate the tower ’ s main facilities , including the elevators and communal lights , making the building safer during an event of natural disaster or emergency .
Technical sheet
Project name : Park Court Jingu Kitasando The Tower Location 4-6-8 Sendagaya , Shibuya-ku , Tokyo 27 above-ground & 1 basement levels
Master Design Architect : Hoshino Architects INC .
Contractor : Joint Venture of Shimizu Corporation Fujita Corporation
Lighting Designer : Izumi Okayasu Lighting Design Office
Client Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co ., Ltd .
www . hoshinoarchitects . com
Photo credit - Kawasumi-Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office
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