The Tokyo Towers Explained

The Tokyo Towers
Location:Chūō, Tokyo Japan
Coordinates:35.6556°N 139.7741°W
Start Date:January 2005
Completion Date:January 2008
Building Type:Residential
Roof:193.5m (634.8feet)
Floor Count:60 (58 above ground, 2 underground)
Elevator Count:42 (33 passenger, 4 emergency, and 5 other)
Floor Area:383345.47m2
Structural Engineer:Nikken Sekkei
Main Contractor:Maeda Corporation
Taisei Corporation

is a condominium complex located in the Kachidoki district of Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. The complex is situated at the confluence of the southwestern section of the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay.

The complex consists of two towers: The southern on the ocean-facing side and the downtown-facing north . The two outwardly similar towers are currently the second-tallest condominium buildings in Japan, as well as each tower individually containing the most number of floors for a Japanese condominium at 58 apiece.

Other facilities include a golf range, a collection of low-rise buildings housing sports and fitness amenities, and the alongside the neighboring canal.

Approximately 8,000 people are eventually expected to inhabit the complex. Unit prices ranged from ¥39 million to ¥216 million.[1]

Construction

Mid Tower
Sea Tower[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Wrapping comes off Japan's second-tallest condo complex . The Japan Times . 30 January 2008 . 30 January 2008 .
  2. The statistics for the Sea Tower also include the Seaside Annex.