Sumida City Office, Municipal government building in Azumabashi, Japan.
Sumida City Office is a modern municipal building in Azumabashi featuring clean architectural lines and extensive glass panels that frame views of the Sumida River and surrounding neighborhood. It houses administrative services for residents and remains accessible during standard government office hours.
Completed in August 1990, this office building emerged during a period of administrative expansion across Tokyo's eastern districts. It reflects Japan's economic growth era and the modernization of local infrastructure in the region.
The office serves as a daily gathering point where residents handle administrative matters and community meetings take place. Its open glass design creates an accessible feeling for visitors who come to use local government services.
The building sits near Azumabashi River Pier and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should know that standard business hours apply and certain departments may have different availability.
Designed by architecture firm Kume Sekkei, the building earned the BCS Prize for blending modern design with Japanese administrative principles. It features dedicated spaces for community gatherings and offers direct access to riverside transportation networks.
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