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Location Minatoku,Tokyo, Japan
Main use office,Residence
Design April 2012– January 2013
Construction March 2013- August 2014
Site area 423.89m²
Building area 249.52m²
Total floor area 1,250.84²
Structure Reinforced Concrete Structure,
Partly Steel Structure
Scale Basement 1st Floor Ground 5 Floors
Azabu Hills is located in a lush and tranquil area of Azabudai, offering views of Tokyo Tower by night. Surrounded by embassies and historic temples, the site also neighbors the Japan Geodetic Datum Point, where the former Tokyo Astronomical Observatory once stood.
The building comprises office spaces from the basement level to the third floor, while the fourth and fifth floors form the residential zone, which includes a rooftop garden and a tea room. The residential area is designed to accommodate a diverse range of guests, including students and professionals from both Japan and abroad. Guest rooms are provided, and the tea room, study, and living area offer spaces for hospitality and cultural exchange.
The exterior features exposed concrete surfaces, with diagonally cut slits that house windows, creating a dynamic spatial composition both inside and out. On the top floor, the tea room faces the rooftop garden and serves as an independent space for extraordinary hospitality. Architecturally, it also functions as a visual accent through its angled design.
The building’s façade is defined by sharply angled exposed concrete corners. Along the folded line of the outer wall, the “AZABU HILLS” signage is placed. Designed by Mr. Saito of tong-poo graphics, the signage serves as an artistic element and a symbolic face of the facility.
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