Architectural firm Nikken Sekkei has renovated an office tower on a prominent corner plot in Nishi-Shimbashi, a historic business district of Tokyo, Japan. The project, known as the ?ARAKAWA building?, is defined by its dynamic façade that proudly presents the emergency stairs as a design feature. Text description provided by the architects. This is a project to rebuild the owner?s office and residence as well as office space for rent on a street corner of Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo?s historic business district. Many of the mid-story rental buildings, which occupy the majority of Tokyo?s commercial and business districts, are now facing rebuilding time.

ARAKAWA Building is defined by its dynamic façade that proudly presents the emergency stairs as a design feature
Image Credit: Harunori Noda

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