Twenty years after Roppongi Hills, Mori Building is ushering in a new urban revolution with Azabudai Hills. This 8,1-hectare project, inaugurated in November 2023, combines bold architecture, sustainability, and well-being, reinventing the Tokyo skyline. More than just a collection of skyscrapers, it's a new urban model where nature and modernity coexist.
A neighborhood designed for diversity and urban harmony
In a metropolis where every square meter counts, Azabudai Hills stands out as a benchmark for controlled vertical development. Located in the heart of Minato, this project seamlessly integrates residences, offices, shops, cultural spaces, and green areas.
The centerpiece of the complex is the Mori JP Tower , which rises to 325,5 meters, making it the tallest tower in Japan. Designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners , it surpasses Osaka's Abeno Harukas and embodies a new generation of urban planning.
Sustainable urban planning at the heart of the project
With 24,000 m² of green spaces , including a 6,000 m² central plaza, Azabudai Hills brings a breath of fresh air to Tokyo's urban landscape. Designed as a "modern urban village ," it fosters a unique symbiosis between nature and vertical infrastructure.
This model is part of an advanced ecological approach. Thanks to optimized energy management and a renewable energy supply , the project aims for LEED Platinum certification , a benchmark in sustainable construction.
A city within a city: innovation and tradition
Azabudai Hills is more than just its architecture. It offers a unique living and working environment , with:
213,900 m² of office space for cutting-edge companies,
1,400 residences combining luxury and comfort,
A hospital affiliated with Keio University ,
The British School in Tokyo , which is strengthening its appeal to expatriates.
The Cultural Tower , designed by SANAA , symbolizes this dialogue between innovation and heritage. Its undulating architecture houses art galleries, exhibition halls, and performance spaces, affirming the importance of culture in this urban vision.
Azabudai Hills: a laboratory for the future of Tokyo?
This project goes beyond a simple architectural challenge. It poses an essential question: how can such a dense city continue to evolve without losing its identity?
By combining architectural grandeur with respect for human dynamics , Azabudai Hills offers an innovative solution. Its approach, centered on well-being and sustainability, makes it a model for future global metropolises.
With Azabudai Hills, Tokyo proves once again its ability to reinvent itself, pushing the boundaries of urbanism while putting humans at the heart of its development.
