ワコール麹町ビル, Office tower in Kojimachi, Tokyo, Japan
The Wacoal Kojimachi Building is an office tower in the Kojimachi district featuring a striking metallic facade with angled mirror surfaces. These exterior walls reflect the surrounding urban environment, creating a shifting visual appearance throughout the day.
The building was completed in 1984 by architect Kisho Kurokawa and incorporates principles of the Metabolism movement into its nine-story design. This architectural approach emphasized flexibility and connection to the urban surroundings.
The building shows how corporate design and fashion come together, housing the headquarters of the Wacoal apparel company in central Tokyo. Its reflective surfaces shape how people experience the street around it every day.
The building sits near Hanzomon Station, providing easy access to Tokyo's central business areas. A five-minute walk from the station brings visitors directly to the tower in the commercial district.
The angled glass surfaces act as mirrors, reflecting the opposite sidewalk and creating an optical effect that shifts throughout the day. This reflection changes noticeably depending on sunlight and time of day.
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