Kabukicho Tower Architect / I would like to introduce a famous architect who has appeared on Jounetsu Tairiku!
Here is a summary of what she has designed other than Kabukicho Tower and what she talked about on Jounetsu Tairiku!
We take a deep dive into the architects who designed the approximately 225-meter skyscraper complex that will become a new landmark for entertainment and tourism in Kabukicho.
The whole of Kabukicho Tower
Kabukicho Tower is a high-rise complex located in the heart of Shinjuku, offering a variety of services including shopping, entertainment, and dining.
Below is an example of Kabukicho Tower’s floor information. The actual floor configuration is subject to change, so we recommend that you check the official information when you visit.
39F-47F: Hotel “BELLUSTAR TOKYO
18F-38F: Hotel “HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU
17F: “JAM17
9F-10F: Movie theater “109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku
6F-8F: Theater “THEATER MILANO-Za
5F: Wellness entertainment facility “EXSTION
4F: “THE TOKYO MATRIX” dungeon experience facility
3F: Amusement complex “namco TOKYO
2F: Entertainment food hall “Shinjuku Kabuki Hall – Kabuki Yokocho
1F: Restaurant/Cafe: Bus Terminal
B1F-B4F: Live music halls “Zepp Shinjuku” and “ZEROTOKYO
Kabukicho Tower Architect
Kabukicho Tower was built by Yuko Nagayama of Yuko Nagayama Architects, Ltd!
Ms. Yuko Nagayama of Yuko Nagayama Architects Ltd!
is a Japanese architect who runs Yuko Nagayama Architects. Her father is a physicist, Kuniaki Nagayama.
Brief History
- 1975 Born in Tokyo, Japan.
- 1998 Graduated from Showa Women’s University, Faculty of Life Science, Department of Life Aesthetics (age 23)
- 1998 – 2002 Worked for Jun Aoki & Associates
- 2002 Established Yuko Nagayama Architects (age 27)
- 2006 AR Awards (UK) “Highly Commended Award” and others
- 2020 Visiting Professor at Musashino Art University
Kabukicho Tower, Architect, Jounetsu Tairiku
In the program, Ms. Nagayama talked about her passion for architecture and the creative process.
Mr. Nagayama believes that architecture is a means to weave a story, and that each building should reflect the story of the land and the people who use it.
He also said that she thinks deeply about the uniqueness of his designs and how they affect the urban landscape and people’s daily lives.
In addition, Ms. Nagayama mentions future projects, such as designing pavilions for the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo, and how her creative vision will unfold.
Thus, Yuko Nagayama is an architect who is attracting attention not only in Japan but also internationally, and has successfully completed many projects with her creative approach. We have high expectations for her future activities.
Kabukicho Tower Architect Other Works
Title TOPAZ Shin-Okachimachi
Date 2020.07 – 2023.03
Title SEKIZENKAN Main Building SEKIZENYA
Date 2020.01 – 2021.04
Title SEKIZENKAN Main Building
Date 2020.01 – 2021.04
Title Diagonal House
Date 2019.11 – 2022.12
Title Exhibition Wall House
Date 2019.06 – 2022.11
Title ARK Mori Building 2F
Date 2019.04 – 2023.05
Title FUWARI
Date 2023
Title Panasonic Pavilion “Nomo no Kuni
Date 2022.05 – 2022.05
Title Woman’s Pavilion
Date 2022.07 – Title
Title Sea Hammock
Date 2022.10.14 – 2022.11.03
