JR East Headquarters Building, Office building and skyscraper in Yoyogi, Japan.
Description
The JR East Headquarters Building is an office tower standing approximately 150 meters tall with 28 floors above ground and 4 basement levels in the Yoyogi district. The structure houses extensive office spaces and meeting facilities for managing railway operations across the East Japan network.
History
The building was completed in 1997 by architectural firms Nikken Sekkei and JR East Design as the new headquarters for the East Japan Railway Company. This construction represented a modern addition to Tokyo's office landscape during the late 1990s.
Culture
The structure shapes the Yoyogi skyline with its contemporary architectural approach and reflects how modern office buildings fit into Tokyo's urban landscape. Its presence demonstrates the balance between practical function and visual design in the city.
Practical
The building sits in a convenient central location in Yoyogi with good access by public transportation. Visitors should know this is an active headquarters building, so entry and viewing options may be limited to exterior observation.
Did you know?
The building won the BCS Prize for its architectural achievement, marking it as one of Tokyo's notable modern office structures. This award recognized the quality of the design and construction work completed during that era.
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