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Shiseido building
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 In Ghinza, Tokyo's most prestigious district, an emblematic building has been constructed for the Shiseido cosmetics firm founded in 1872. This 56-m high tower block display all the manifestations that contribute to reasserting the firm's image and informing about its future projects. A staircase links the different floors, recreating the elegant atmosphere of the former thirties head office. The façade, a symbolic element par excellence, was meticulously conceived to provide a balanced mixture of traditional culture and new technology. The program includes a shop, showroom, tearoom, restaurants, art gallery and conference room.
Edited by Ricardo Bofill / Taller de Arquitectura |
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LOCATION |
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| Continent |
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Asia |
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 Japan [Nihon/Nippon] |
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Honshū |
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Kantō |
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 Tōkyō |
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 Chuo-ku |
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Ginza |
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8-8-3 Ginza Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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TYPOLOGY |
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Main |
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ARCHITECTURE | Commercial buildings
Department stores, supermarkets, shopping centres, etc.
Showrooms
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ARCHITECTURE | Buildings for cultural activities
Art galleries and exhibition areas
Conference halls
Commercial buildings
Bars, cafeterias
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CHRONOLOGY |
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Realisation |
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2001 |
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DIMENSIONAL
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STAFF |
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