Ginza Wooden Box - Ginza Takagi Building / Tetsuo Yamaji Architects
Briefly

The Ginza Takagi Building, completed in 2023, is Japan's tallest wooden skyscraper, featuring 12 stories, with the top four customizable wood-framed floors. Located on Ginza Sotobori Dori Street, the building symbolizes a resurgence in urban wooden structures and reflects historical architectural elements of the Ginza district. With a height of 56 meters, it surpasses the 380-year-old pagoda of Toji Temple. This project aligns with sustainability goals and sets a precedent for future wooden high-rises, emphasizing domestic timber use in urban development. It is a significant cultural and architectural statement in modern Japan.
The Ginza Takagi Building, Japan's tallest wooden skyscraper at 56 meters, signifies a new era in high-rise urban wood construction that embraces sustainability and tradition.
This project, completed in 2023, remarkably integrates modern materials with traditional designs, effectively marrying the historical significance of the Ginza district with forward-looking, sustainable architecture.
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