Tsutaya Books Daikanyama Explained

Tsutaya Books Daikanyama
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Architecture Firm:	Klein Dytham Architecture

Tsutaya Books Daikanyama, also known as T-site Daikanyama, is a bookstore in the Daikanyama neighbourhood of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Housed in an award-winning purpose-built complex, it has been named by the Financial Times as one of "the most brilliant bookshops in the world".^{[1] [2]}

It is a branch of the Tsutaya chain of video rental shops and bookstores operated by Culture Convenience Club throughout Japan and Taiwan.^[3]

The building was designed by Klein Dytham Architecture in 2011. In 2013 it won the Grand Prize at the Design for Asia Awards, and an award for best shopping centre at the World Architecture Festival.^[4] Its design concept has been described as "library in a forest", with a layout and T-shaped design motifs that reflect Tsutaya's logo.^{[5] [6]}

References

1. News: Simons . Baya . 2021-10-23 . The most brilliant bookshops in the world . 2024-05-16 . Financial Times.
2. Web site: 2012-10-04 . World Architecture Festival 2012 day two winners announced . 2024-05-16 . Dezeen . en.
3. Web site: T-Site Daikanyama . 2024-05-16 . Ala Champ . en-US.
4. Web site: 2021-05-12 . A One-of-a-Kind Cultural Complex in the Heart of Tokyo . 2024-05-17 . Pen Magazine International . en.
5. Web site: Shaw . Catherine . 2012-01-06 . Tsutaya Books by Klein Dytham Architecture in Tokyo . 2024-05-16 . wallpaper.com . en.
6. Web site: 2022-02-20 . Daikanyama Tsutaya Books Shopping in Daikanyama, Tokyo . 2024-05-16 . Time Out Tokyo . en-GB.

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