Maison Hermès, Flagship store in Ginza, Japan.
The Maison Hermès building stands 15 stories tall with a glass block facade that creates varying light patterns throughout different times of the day.
Construction of the Maison Hermès began in 1998 when the French luxury brand commissioned architect Renzo Piano to design their Japanese headquarters in Tokyo.
The building incorporates elements of Japanese architecture through its anti-seismic system, which draws inspiration from the construction methods of Shinto temples.
The structure connects directly to a subway station two levels below through an escalator system, making it readily accessible for visitors from central Tokyo.
The facade consists of 13,000 custom-designed glass blocks, each measuring exactly 45 centimeters square, determined by the natural surface tension of molten glass.
Location: Ginza
Architects: Renzo Piano
Official opening: June 27, 2001
Website: https://hermes.com/jp/ja/story/maison-ginza
GPS coordinates: 35.67189,139.76328
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
Renzo Piano, born in Genoa in 1937, has developed an architectural language over five decades that combines technical precision with human scale. His buildings are characterized by transparent facades, visible structural elements, and the integration of natural light. The Centre Pompidou in Paris, completed in 1977 with Richard Rogers, displays building services on the exterior. The Whitney Museum in New York uses industrial materials within a residential neighborhood. The Shard in London reaches 309 meters with a glass facade that reflects daylight. His cultural buildings connect function with urban context. The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen near Basel sits within a park with glass walls between interior and exterior spaces. The Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome comprises three concert halls with different acoustics. Kansai Airport in Osaka stands on an artificial island with a 1.7-kilometer terminal. Piano received the Pritzker Prize in 1998 for his work.
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