Urban Regeneration—Tokyo Midtown (photo)

Tokyo Midtown, Rebirth of City Text: Lu Yuxing Photography: Yao Lu, some pictures provided by Tokyo Midtown Management Company

Build a city that includes business and residence A new complex block that includes a variety of urban functions such as shopping malls, shopping malls, and shopping malls is a large-scale practice of the "urban regeneration" plan, and it also reflects the central stronghold of a new type of commercial values.

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In March 2007, a new neighborhood appeared in the Roppongi area of ??central Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown.

Roppongi is originally an area with a strong international flavor. There are embassies of more than 40 countries and 9 international schools within a radius of 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). It is also full of bars. , has also long been the center of Tokyo nightlife. The opening of Roppongi Hills a few years ago has brought a new business culture to this area, and the emergence of Tokyo Midtown has undoubtedly become the finishing touch for the urban development of the area and even Tokyo as a whole.

Roppongi is located in the center of Tokyo, and Tokyo Midtown is located right in the center of Roppongi - Roppongi Intersection. Dating back to the Edo period, it was once the residence of the famous Mori family, an army garrison during the Meiji period, and after World War II it was used as a dormitory for U.S. military generals, and later became the seat of the Japanese Defense Agency. In 2000, the Defense Department relocated, vacating 10 hectares of developable land. In 2005, six companies, led by Mitsui Fudosan, won the bid and began to build a brand new complex here including business, residence, commerce and other urban functions. The complex district is also a large-scale practice of the "urban regeneration" plan of Tokyo, an international metropolis. In the same year, this area development was named Tokyo Midtown, based on the vibrant, elegant and leisurely Midtown of New York. When it was officially opened in March 2007, the slogan "design", which will be the key word in international competition in the future, was launched, with the hope of becoming a central base embodying Japan's new values.

Tokyo Midtown has a strong design team. The design director is SOM, the design chief is Nikken Sekkei, the landscape design is by EDAW Inc., the commercial facilities are designed by Communication Arts.Inc. and Kengo Kuma Architectural Urban The design office is responsible for the design, and the design of the residential building is undertaken by the Sakakura Architectural Research Institute. In addition, Jun Aoki Architectural Planning Office guided the exterior design of the residential building, and Tadao Ando Architectural Research Institute and Nikken Sekkei designed the "Design Wing".

In Tokyo Midtown, multiple functions such as living, working, playing, and leisure are integrated and integrated with each other, inspiring a dynamic and advanced urban culture. This new complex urban area consists of 6 buildings, bringing together a variety of shops, restaurants, offices, hotels, high-end rental apartments, art galleries and other facilities. The large green spaces and parks composed of Hinokicho Park and Nakatown Garden are also a major feature. In the center of Tokyo, where land is at a premium, Nakatown’s greening rate is as high as 40%; 140 trees on the former Defense Department land are also a major feature. was relocated here. Two mobile service vehicles designed and produced by Nissan Motor Company made a lively appearance as Shop21_21Q of 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, selling fast snacks and some specialty products. There is a wireless LAN in the green space, so people can communicate and surf the Internet in a comfortable and comfortable environment. In the summer, a temporary Midtown Garden Café is opened, and popular merchants in Midtown set up stalls to provide food and drinks. There are also live concerts on the weekends.

Midtown embodies the spirit of environmental protection in every detail. The toilet uses rainwater and kitchen drainage, and uses automatic sensors to control water saving. Zhongcheng's power equipment has introduced water thermal storage systems and NAS batteries to effectively utilize late-night power and reduce peak power consumption. The waste heat generated during gas power generation is recovered and used for air-conditioning and hot water supply, etc.; light-linked automatic blinds and window lighting automatic dimming systems are adopted.

Office part

Midtown Tower is a landmark building in Tokyo Midtown. It is the tallest building in Tokyo except Tokyo Tower. The design is modeled on the garden stones in Japanese gardens. Midtown Tower, Midtown East and Midtown West are all office buildings.

Hotel part

The 45th-53rd floors of Midtown Tower are the first Ritz Carlton hotel in Tokyo.

The Park Residences are serviced apartments managed directly by Ritz Carlton. Oakwood Premier Tokyo Midtown is the first mid- to long-term rental high-end apartment in Tokyo that Premier, the highest-end brand of American Oakwood Company, has entered. The 12th to 24th floors of Midtown East are high-end apartments for business people.

Commercial section

Galleria: arcade, shopping mall. It is 150 meters long and about 25 meters high, with four floors above ground and one underground floor. The underground is mainly a restaurant, coffee shop, and supermarket. The open space is very bright and soft. The decoration materials are mostly natural materials such as wood and Japanese paper. The first and second floors are fashion stores; the third floor is design and homeware stores; the fourth floor is Billboard. live Tokyo.

Plaza: Plaza. This huge dome-shaped mesh canopy Big Canopy is very eye-catching. It is equipped with a large electronic screen, an FM live broadcast center, and is surrounded by Starbucks coffee and TSUTA

The compound store of YA Bookstore is a perfect place for shopping. Ideal space for relaxation.

Garden Terrace: circular glass building, catering center. There are a concentration of high-end restaurants from Japan and abroad, most of which face the Midtown Garden and have first-class views.

Art and design section:

Mainly include Suntory Museum of Art, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, Design Hub (Tokyo Midtown Design Center), Fuji Xerox Art Space (Midtown West underground), Tokyo Midtown has spared no effort in promoting art and design.

The 5th floor of Midtown Tower is the office of Design Hub (Tokyo Midtown Design Center), which promotes Japanese art and design. Tokyo Midtown Design Center was established in cooperation with design promotion agencies, creators, and domestic and foreign academic institutions. It is one of the few in the world to design an information gathering and distribution base.

Suntory Museum of Art: Suntory Museum of Art. The exterior wall of this museum designed by Kengo Kuma is lined with exquisite white porcelain vertical pages, full of Japanese flavor. The exhibits are themed "Beauty in Life" and mainly display Japanese crafts such as paintings, lacquerware, ceramics, glass, and weaving and dyeing. art.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT: A new art institution jointly created by Issey Miyake and Tadao Ando, ??the birthplace of Japanese design. The purpose is to care about daily things, look for various discoveries from a design perspective, and make various suggestions. It is guided by three designers: costume designer Issey Miyake, graphic designer Taku Sato, and product designer Naoto Fukasawa. In addition to planning themed exhibitions, it also organizes various activities.

Public art works: Tokyo Midtown is decorated with 20 public art works. Urbanism and art are integrated, giving the daily space of Tokyo Midtown a high-quality artistic atmosphere. Visitors can hold the most advanced tour guide terminal (in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Chinese and Korean) and walk, watch and listen as they please. Source: www.idchina

Office

As a landmark building in Tokyo Midtown, Midtown Tower is the tallest building in Tokyo except Tokyo Tower. The design is based on the courtyard stones in Japanese gardens. blueprint. Midtown Tower, Midtown East and Midtown West are all office buildings.

Hotel part

The 45th-53rd floors of Midtown Tower are the first Ritz Carlton hotel in Tokyo. The Park Residences are serviced apartments managed directly by Ritz Carlton. Oakwood Premier Tokyo Midtown is the first mid- to long-term rental high-end apartment in Tokyo that Premier, the highest-end brand of American Oakwood Company, has entered. The 12th to 24th floors of Midtown East are high-end apartments for business people.

Commercial section

Galleria: arcade, shopping mall. It is 150 meters long and about 25 meters high, with four floors above ground and one underground floor. The underground is mainly a restaurant, coffee shop, and supermarket. The open space is very bright and soft. The decoration materials are mostly natural materials such as wood and Japanese paper. The first and second floors are fashion stores; the third floor is design and homeware stores; the fourth floor is Billboard. live Tokyo.

Plaza: Plaza. This huge dome-shaped mesh canopy Big Canopy is very eye-catching. It is equipped with a large electronic screen, an FM live broadcast center, and is surrounded by Starbucks coffee and TSUTA

The compound store of YA Bookstore is a perfect place for shopping. Ideal space for relaxation.

Garden Terrace: circular glass building, catering center. There are a concentration of high-end restaurants from Japan and abroad, most of which face the Midtown Garden and have first-class views.

Art and design section:

Mainly include Suntory Museum of Art, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, Design Hub (Tokyo Midtown Design Center), Fuji Xerox Art Space (Midtown West underground), Tokyo Midtown has spared no effort in promoting art and design.

The 5th floor of Midtown Tower is the office of Design Hub (Tokyo Midtown Design Center), which promotes Japanese art and design. Tokyo Midtown Design Center was established in cooperation with design promotion agencies, creators, and domestic and foreign academic institutions. The design of information gathering and distribution base is one of the few in the world.

Suntory Museum of Art: Suntory Museum of Art. The exterior wall of this museum designed by Kengo Kuma is lined with exquisite white porcelain vertical pages, full of Japanese flavor. The exhibits are themed "Beauty in Life" and mainly display Japanese crafts such as paintings, lacquerware, ceramics, glass, and weaving and dyeing. art.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT: A new art institution jointly created by Issey Miyake and Tadao Ando, ??the birthplace of Japanese design. The purpose is to care about daily things, look for various discoveries from a design perspective, and make various suggestions. It is guided by three designers: costume designer Issey Miyake, graphic designer Taku Sato, and product designer Naoto Fukasawa. In addition to planning themed exhibitions, it also organizes various activities.

Public art works: Tokyo Midtown is decorated with 20 public art works. Urbanism and art are integrated, giving the daily space of Tokyo Midtown a high-quality artistic atmosphere. Tourists can hold the most advanced tour guide terminal (in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Chinese and Korean) and walk, watch and listen as they please.

Source: www.idchina