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Nicolas G. Hayek Center – Tokyo, Japan

Posted in Built by Evan Reschreiter on August 30, 2010

Structure: Nicolas G. Hayek Center
Location: Ginza, Chuo-ku 7-9-18, Tokyo, Japan
Completion: 2007
Architect: Shigeru Ban Architects
Structural Engineer: ARUP
General Contractor: Kajima Corporation

AE Interests: retractable four-story glass curtain wall shutters, glass curtain wall system, hydraulic glass elevators, extensive use of greenery, mass damper system to counter seismic activity, divided into three or four recessed sky gardens, irregular roof geometry

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