Minoru Mori
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 Minoru Mori |
|
| Born: | 1934 |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s): | Real Estate Tycoon |
Minoru Mori (森稔, Mori Minoru, 1934 - ) is considered to be Japan's most powerful and influential building tycoon. He joined his father, Taikichiro's, real estate business after graduating from Tokyo University and is now president and CEO of Mori Building, of which his and his older brother Kei's (a university professor) families own 100%.[1]
The family name is found on many real estate developments in Japan. Mori and his brother Akira have been listed on the Forbes list of the world's richest men. His largest project to date is the Roppongi Hills development in Tokyo which opened in 2003. Construction has also started on the Shanghai World Financial Center which is slated to become Asia's tallest building. Mori acknowledges the influence of Le Corbusier but believes he has surpassed the Swiss architect's urban designs, particularly in the Roppongi Hills project.
In 2006, Mori's latest development opened near Harajuku station, Omotesando Hills, consisting of a set of ramped shopping floors.
[edit] External links
 |
This Japanese biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
