'fukoku tower' by dominique perrault in osaka japan
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image © shimizu / DPA / ADAGP


paris-based dominique perrault architecture has completed 'fukoku tower', a 32-storey office complex
in the heard of osaka, japan. situated on a corner near the city's main train station, the design applies
an identifiable yet subtle architectural language to define itself as a physical marker in the urban landscape.



broken facade treatment
image © shimizu / DPA / adagp


influenced by the organic characteristics of a large tree, the tower draws elements from nature
and incorporates them to the form and facade of the tower: at the base, the regular orthogonal
glass facade references 'wood chips' with random cells pulled out and skewed out at an angle.
from a distance, this treatment resembles a pixelated growth or 'peeling off' of barks.
as the facade reaches the top, it gradually gives way to a sleek wall. the lower levels extend
out to the plaza level by level, resulting in a gently tapering profile, much like that of an old
and established tree trunk.



detail
image © shimizu / DPA / ADAGP



tapered base
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looking into the ground floor lobby
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overall view in context
image © DPA / ADAGP



rendered view of plaza
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rendered night view
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sketch of design
image © dominique perrault  / ADAGP



image © dominique perrault  / ADAGP



floor plan
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section
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project info:

architect: dominique perrault architecture, paris, france
associated architect: shimizu corporation architects & engineers
engineering: shimizu corporation architects & engineers
consultant: mitsubishi estate group

site area: 3,900 m2
built area: 68,500 m2 (including car park)
maximum height: 133 m - 32 floors: 28 floors on surface, 4 basement levels
office space: 30,000 m2
car park: 4,080 m2
university laboratories: 3,400 m2
commercial area: 4,930 m2
office lobby: 950 m2