Snøhetta unveils design for massive Shibuya Upper West Project in Tokyo

2022-08-09T18:49:00-04:00

Snøhetta has shared designs for its largest structure in Japan to date with the Shibuya Upper West Project. Made for Tokyu Corporation, L Catterton Real Estate, and Tokyu Department Store, the roughly 1.26 million-square-foot mixed-use development will add a cultural complex, retail, a luxury hotel, and rental residences to Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district.

Image by Mir, copyright: Snøhetta, courtesy of Tokyu Corporation

The project sits at the intersection of the upscale residential area of Shoto, the cultural neighborhoods of Kamiyamacho and Tomigaya, and the ever-busy Shibuya ward. Key features include The Hive, a lively atrium anchoring the heart of the project, and The Sanctuary, a casual space with lush roof terraces for visitors to relax.

Image by Mir, copyright: Snøhetta, courtesy of Tokyu Corporation

According to the architects, the design of the Shibuya Upper West Project aims to evoke images of the distant foothills of Mount Fuji with its terraced steps, and ceramic façad...

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Snøhetta unveils design for massive Shibuya Upper West Project in Tokyo