The Toyomi Tower Marine & Sky

Building - Residential

The Toyomi Tower Marine & Sky is planned in the Kachidoki area of Chuo-ku, part of an area that continues to evolve with various surrounding projects. This location offers easy access to Ginza and other central locations, yet the view of the magnificent ocean stretching out before you is by far the most reminiscent of an oasis in Tokyo, a location that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city center and allows you to relax and feel the flow of the city. Based on the concept of “balloon towers” floating in the blue of the sea and sky, we supervised the exterior design as well as the interior design of the common areas. The soft shape of the building expresses the lightness of floating in the sky. The tower’s rounded shape, like a balloon, is created by the air. The plan of the tower is designed as a series of curves by rounding off the corners and by softening the silhouette of the building through the tapering off the upper floors, allowing for a building that gives a weightless impression.

Master Design Architect〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hoshino Architects
Contractor＆Local Architects
SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co.,Ltd TOKYU LAND CORPORATION Tokyo Tatemono Co.,Ltd Nomura Real Estate Development Co.,Ltd MITSUBISHI ESTATE RESIDENCE CO.,LTD SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Location
Tokyo, JAPAN
Completion
2027 (estimated)
Size
228,096.82㎡ 54 above ground & 1 basement levels
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Park Tower Osaka Dojimahama

Building - Residential & Hotel

The project is located on the banks of the Dojima River in Osaka, known as the “Water Capital of Osaka,” and the power of the water can be felt in the design of the façade, which will create the flow of the times. The cascade, or waterfall, was used as a motif to create an environment that would be a source of new power and ideas at this location between the upper and lower reaches of the Dojima River, with its continious thin stream of water, it is not only dynamic, but it also expresses a delicate sense of beauty. The design also incorporates the historical image of Osaka, where there used to be many islands and numerous streams of water between them. The design at the top symbolically represents the flow of water. The curved design with height differences is intended to evoke the movement of water flowing from upstream to downstream. The image of this movement is synchronized with the flow of the Dojima River, and is expressed as if it were spreading from this location to the city of Osaka. The asymmetrical design of the top of the building is intended to convey a sense of the movement of water flowing upstream and downstream, which will create an impact that will catch people’s eyes even from a distance, and will become a symbol of this location.

Facade Design
Hoshino Architects
Contractor＆Local Architects
SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co.,Ltd
Location
Osaka, JAPAN
Completion
2027(Estimated)
Size
74,666.54㎡ 513 residential units 40 above ground & 1 basement levels
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Park Court Kakuozan Sanmoncho

Building - Residential

The form drawn is based on the design concept of FLUID & CRAFT creating an unprecedented landscape as a monument to the approach to Nittaiji Temple. “FLUID” is a concept of ‘fluidity/smoothness’ derived from the undulating topography of Kakuozan and the many curves of the cityscape. “CRAFT” is “craft/technique/creation” in honor of the city’s artisans who have built a new culture based on foreign traditions. On the exterior, the project is characterized by a sculptural form created by overlapping horizontal lines on each level that emphasizes flowing curves, and smoothly changing the volume step by step as it progresses to the top. The corners of the building are made of curved glass, creating smooth movement. Stone is also added to the lower part of the building to create a calm expression with a sense of craftsmanship, like a mansion that blends in with the street scape along the Nittaiji approach. At the entrance to the porch-cohere a dynamic curved approach gate welcomes you, and further ahead, the two-story grand entrance leads you to the reception lounge, where the garden spreads across the windows and sunlight envelops the space.

Designer
Hoshino Architects
Contractor＆Local Architects
TAKENAKA CORPORATION
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co.,Ltd
Location
Nagoya, JAPAN
Completion
2025 (Estimated)
Size
5,778.21㎡ 34 residential unists 9 above ground & 1 basement levels
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Park Wellstate Makuhari Bay-Park

Building - Senior Residence

Park Well State Makuhari Bay Park is the last large-scale project in Makuhari New City Centre, and the Wakaba Residential District as it is an important node linking ‘liveliness and nature’ with the surrounding area, seeing as it is adjacent to Makuhari Bay Town, Makuhari Seaside Park, Hanami River Green Space and Hanami River. The concept is an ‘open-refined villa’ where a gentle breeze passes through and people can enjoy quality time. The exterior design of the tower body is segmented to make it look slim, with vertical lines leading to the top of the tower and extending into the sky. The low-rise section is composed of a series of softly curved volumes, as if the wind is flowing through.

Designer〈Facade+Interior〉
Hoshino Architects
Contractor＆Local Architects
KUMAGAI GUMI CO.,LTD
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co.,Ltd
Location
Chiba, JAPAN
Completion
2024
Size
49,763.50㎡ 617 residential unists 28 above ground
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One-North Eden

Building - Mixed-use

The One-North Eden project is an iconic design as part of a city block being developed according to a master plan by Zaha Hadid Architects. The dynamic design expresses an overwhelming delicacy and softness with radiant volumes which seem to hover above an expansive landscape covered in green vegetation. This master design plans to blend the lower levels of the building into the surrounding environment by broadly integrating lush gardens throughout the premise. This lush greenery around a central pool covering the rooftop of these lower levels underpins the towers which seem to float weightlessly above a hill of water and plant features. These towers will feel delicate with a soft exterior shell unifying the entire structure thanks to the horizontal lines of the balconies and curving forms used at every corner. Panels overlayed with a subtle pattern adorning the top of each tower will display an iconic design continuously transforming at every glance with time, season, and the changing sky—sometimes married to the horizon and others a sharp contrast to it. The walls and eaves tracing the curves of the driveway to an entrance surrounded by lush vegetation and waterscapes eliminate any boundary between the exterior and interior to realize an integrated design intended to gently welcome everyone with a dynamically open space.

Design Architect
Hoshino Architects
Architect
P&T Consultants Pte. Ltd.
Landscape Consultant
Coen Design International Pte. Ltd.
Interior Designer
SuMisura - Numero Uno Creative Group Pte. Ltd.
Client
TID Pte. Ltd. (Joint Venture of Mitsui Fudosan and Hong Leong Holdings)
Location
Singapore
Completion
2024
Size
165 residential units Tower1 13 above ground & 1 basement levels Tower2 15 above ground & 1 basement levels
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Park Court Jingu Kitasando The Tower

Building - Residential

Even while located right in the middle of Tokyo, Park Court Jingu Kitasando The Tower will stand among three of the most lushly green spaces in Tokyo—Meiji Shrine, its outer gardens as well as the Shinjuku Imperial Garden. The location provides tremendous freedom via fantastic access to the JR Yamanote and Tokyo Metro subway lines at the heart of the city’s transportation network. This district will become a node where urban functionality of heavy foot and road traffic intersects the lush green spaces where birds and butterflies stretch their wings. This project is interweaving the organic vitality with versatile connections brought about by the unique location to realize a comfortable architectural NEST. This design creates a woven exterior further accentuating the delicate softness with curved geometry throughout the entire building.

Master Design Architect 〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hoshino Architects
Local Architect
SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Contractor
Joint Venture of Shimizu Corporation ＆ Fujita Corporation
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Completion
2023
Size
55,655㎡ 27above ground & 1 basement levels
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Grand Marina Tokyo Park Tower Kachidoki Mid/South

Building - Mixed-use

The GRAND MARINA TOKYO Park Tower Kachidoki is a large-scale, mix-use commercial development complex which will generate new value in GRAND MARINA TOKYO near Ginza in central Tokyo. The project harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding area not only in the architecture and interior design but also in its landscape design along the bridge and shoreline as well as public spaces with direct train station access. The entire concept evokes an image of an exclusive urban marina overlooking the river and ocean nestled centrally in a global metropolitan hub. The design in every aspect of the property is worthy of a place named GRAND MARINA TOKYO. The façade design takes advantage of the waterfront towers by forming dynamic sails which seem to float across the water surface. These Sailing Towers glide sharply up into the sky while incorporating curved lines producing gentle movement throughout. The distinct wing-like shapes of each of the two towers act as a unified shape over the ocean sculpting a layered scenery distinct to the waterfront property.

Master Design Architect〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hoshino Architects
Contractor＆Local Architects
South : Kajima Corporation Mid : Shimizu Corporation
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co.,Ltd
Location
Tokyo, JAPAN
Completion
2023
Size
South : 1665 residential units 58 above ground & 3 basement levels Mid : 1121 residential units 45 above ground & 2 basement levels
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Park Court Shibuya The Tower

Building - Residential

Park Court Shibuya sought to emphasize Japanese aesthetics via straight and curved lines as a high-rise residential tower. The design embodies a locational context of the elegant Yoyogi National Gymnasium as well as the verdant Meiji Shrine nestled in amongst large trees. The impressive form gently widens as it rises for a distinctly beautiful contour visible from every angle. The dynamic curvature cuts through the sky as the curved lines running up to each apex corner meet arcing rooftop fins. This project exemplifies Shibuya’s diverse mixture of creativity and personality by staying true to the Full of Color, Full of Life concept as part of a triad of buildings including the Shibuya City Office and Shibuya Public Hall. The brilliant colour gradation of the balcony exteriors emanates with residential life while the spiral around the tower gives an even greater sense of rise.

Master Designer〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hoshino Architects
Master Architect
NIHON SEKKEI, INC.
Contractor
TOKYU CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Completion
2020
Size
61,491.62㎡ 39 above ground & 4 basement levels
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Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Residence Tower

Building - Residential

Tokyo Port City Takeshiba is a high-rise residential project developed in the Takeshiba district. This residential building stands in an area next to the sea by Takeshiba Pier and is surrounded by the lush green vegetation of the Hama-rikyu Gardens and Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens. The development combines this residential building with the A-block business building. This location not only offers access to Tokyo Bay via its seaport Takeshiba Pier but also provides fantastic access to a monorail (Hamamatsu-cho) bound for Haneda Airport which connects Japan with the rest of the world. Hoshino Architects understands the growing value of Takeshiba as a site opening up Japan to the world. This project aimed to bring creative prosperity to the area as a place full of originality where people with diverse values congregate. The Creative Sail design concept achieved through exterior cladding perfectly tailors this sail motif with a place where all of us can feel the presence of the ocean. This design takes great care to cherish an image of a white sail snapping tight in the beautiful power of the wind as it pushes a vessel across the vast expanse of the sea.

Master Design Architect〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hoshino Architects
Contractor & Local Architect
Haseko Corporation
Client
TOKYU LAND CORPORATION & Kajima Corporation Albero Grande Co., Ltd. (Joint Venture of TOKYU LAND CORPORATION & Kajima Corporation)
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Completion
2020
Size
Approximately 19,382㎡ 18 above ground
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Mid Tower Grand

Building - Residential

Mid Tower Grand is a super-high-rise residential project developed in Tsukishima to retain the old downtown atmosphere only walking distance from Ginza and Nihonbashi. Inspired by the Tsukishima name meaning Island of the Moon, our design strove to achieve building exteriors and communal spaces pursuing an unworldly atmosphere created by moonlight and shadow. Strongly emphasizing the look of the top of the building, the top-floor penthouse design takes advantage of an elegantly beautiful arc which seems to float above as if a moon for an iconic tower with a façade impressive even from a distance. The eaves of the grand entrance silhouette this arching design with lush green to present an elegant appearance throughout the entire premises.

Design Partner〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hoshino Architects
Contractor & Local Architect
Taisei Corporation
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd.
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Completion
2020
Size
Approximately 53,676㎡ 32 above ground & 1 basement levels
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Park Homes Komazawa Nichome

Building - Residential

Park Homes Komazawa Nichome is a five-story residential complex close to Komazawa Olympic Park. The project took great care in presenting an organic softness necessary for the quiet and leisurely residential neighbourhood lush with plants and trees around Komazawa Park where people celebrate park life. The exterior design utilizes curving lines unique to each floor for a subdued yet dynamic design flowing throughout the entire building. The white-ribbon-like curvature of the balconies flows with movement contorting around the building with a refreshing beauty and inviting presence which complements the lushly green neighbourhood. The soft shadows cast by the concave and convex shapes of the balconies on every floor ensure privacy between units while giving the façade expressiveness as the light escaping dances in the dark of the night. The large part of the ribbon shape circulating down to the entrance of the building to welcomes all who come.

Master Design Architect〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hoshino Architects
Contractor & Local Architect
Kawaguchi Construction Co., Ltd.
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd.
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Completion
2019
Size
Approximately 4，410.53㎡ 5 above ground& 1 basement levels
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Hopkins Architects Project

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Hopkins Architects

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is an office and commercial complex tower, benefitting from the verdant view of Hibiya Park. The design was implemented while restudying the historical context of Hibiya, the district adjacent to Ginza, Yurakucho and Marunouchi which constitute the heart of Tokyo. Inspired by the Rokumeikan Pavilion that once existed in the Hibiya district and which played a role in the civilization and enlightenment of the Meiji Period, the concept of 'dancing tower' was first conceived from an image of the balls that took place in this pavilion. Such a sweeping and gorgeous image was directly reflected in the design of the tower as an arc form. For the lower podium section facing Hibiya-dori street, the cladding design of the Sanshin Building which once stood in this location was adopted, creating a textured surface finish through the use of different shades of stone masonry. The podium that reflects the memory of the city and the curvilinear tower with its air of a new era harmonise to create an architecture symbolising the Hibiya of the 21st century. Outdoor staircase-cum-spectator seats in a circular plaza where people gather, a beautiful three-storey atrium in the entrance, and a garden terrace on the sixth floor with a magnificent view of Hibiya Park ---- open spaces are so created in which people enter and leave, while gigantic cinemas rent the fourth and fifth floors, thereby producing an environment where people can enjoy Hibiya, the cultural city long known as a Mecca of film and theatre, both indoors and outdoors.

Master Design Architect〈Facade+Interior+Landscape Design〉
Hopkins Architects
Principal Designer
Simon Fraser
Project Design Director
Hiroaki Hoshino
Urban Planning & Design Architect
Nikken Sekkei Ltd.
Detail Design Management
Kajima Design
Contractor
Kajima Corporation
Client
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Completion
2018
Size
189,000㎡ 35 above ground & 4 basement levels
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Shin Marunouchi Building

Hopkins Architects

The Shin-Marunouchi Building, an office and commercial complex tower, constitutes, along with the Marunouchi Building, the core of the Marunouchi Redevelopment Project launched in 1998 and completed in 2007. Standing in a prime location right in front of the Marunouchi entrance of Tokyo Station facing a street leading to the Imperial Palace, it acts as a major element of the urban landscape in the vicinity. Long established as a distinguished business district since before World War II, Marunouchi, having the headquarters of major corporations and financial institutions, is today Japan's pivotal business centre. The aim was to create a mixed-use high-rise building with the best suited functions for global business, following a thorough understanding of its historical context. The design intention was to bring vitality to the city through the placement of shops and restaurants in the lower section, which continues and merges into the bustling shopping street on the west side of the building. In the tower meanwhile, the most advanced office space is created while maintaining relationships with the adjacent Marunouchi Building. The facade consists of glazed shop windows to animate the street. Bay windows with glass fins are employed on the retail levels creating a unified exterior. The details of the facade design were realised by striking a balance between the close human-scale view and a distant view of the entire tower.

Concept Designer
Hopkins Architects
Principal Designer
Simon Fraser
Project Design Director
Hiroaki Hoshino
Master Architect
Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc.
Contractor
Takenaka Corporation
Client
Mitsubishi Estate
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Completion
2007
Size
193,685.62㎡ 38 above ground & 4 basement levels
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Dubai World Trade Centre

Hopkins Architects

This is a redevelopment of the Dubai World Trade Centre, the key venue for international conferences and trade fairs in Dubai, the economic hub of the UAE. It is a mixed-use complex consisting of five hotel/residential towers (five-star hotels and a serviced apartments), one office tower and seven other buildings (low-rise office buildings, a low-rise designer hotel and a business hotel). Placing emphasis on interior and exterior communal/public spaces such as tree-lined streets and gardens on the ground level and roof-top, the overall site is designed to create venues for people to live, work and enjoy. The development has realized a human-scale townscape of over 1,000,000 square metres. The entire area is focused on landscaping with its well-balanced allocation of streets and public spaces which revitalise the town, and harmonised design of the facades of the high-rise buildings.

Architect
Hopkins Architects
Principal Designer
Simon Fraser
Project Design Director
Hiroaki Hoshino
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Completion
2022 Expected
Size
1,040,000㎡ 50 above ground & 4 basement levels
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Dubai International Finance Centre: Central Park Towers

Hopkins Architects

Located at the end of the Dubai International Finance Centre site, this complex, comprising offices, residences, spas and retailers, marks the final touch to the key axis which connects the Emirates Towers and World Trade Centre. The twin tower project, designed to strike a balance with the twin towers of Emirates Towers, creates a unique presence despite its reduced scale. In the form of a tristar, each tower is divided into three wings presenting a rich iconic expression as a new landmark for the neo-futuristic city ---- Dubai. These two towers comprising the Office Tower and the Residential Tower are united by means of the podium, and house commercial and resort facilities, while connecting to the shopping areas of the Dubai International Finance Centre by a bridge.

Architect
Hopkins Architects
Principal Designer
Simon Fraser
Project Design Director
Hiroaki Hoshino
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Size
380,000㎡ 60 above ground & 4 basement levels
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Dubai International Finance Centre: Gate Village

Hopkins Architects

Adjacent to the Gate Building located in the heart of Dubai, this is a mixed-use complex consisting of ten buildings raised on a podium. A new urban community has emerged on this podium level with various types of shops and restaurants, while the upper floors of the buildings consist of offices, residences and hotels with penthouses on the top two floors. Learning from the tradition of Arab villages, many shaded areas are created on the streets of the podium by adjusting the height and volume of the buildings in pursuit of outdoor comfort in the severe climate of this region. Having streets of varied width and length together with plazas encountered at times, the narrative-rich townscape creates a vivid atmosphere. Canopies over shops give a human scale to this urban space. All ten buildings use stone for their facades to which different surface finishes and textures are applied in harmony with their orientation. Deeply set windows are designed to block strong daylight and an additional element, inspired by the mashrabiya screen, the traditional sunshield method common to the area, is introduced to create shade. Some staircase towers moderately segment the entire complex, resulting in a unified group of buildings, while giving each of them individuality. The staircases enclosed by thick concrete walls provide good insulation, thereby maintaining a comfortable interior environment.

Architect
Hopkins Architects
Principal Designer
Simon Fraser
Project Design Director
Hiroaki Hoshino
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Completion
2008
Size
240,000㎡ 10 above ground & 4 basement levels
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Hoshino Architects

3F Atago AS Building, 1-5-3 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0002, JAPAN

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Hoshino Architects

3F Atago AS Building, 1-5-3 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0002, JAPAN

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