Minoru Mori

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Minoru Mori
Born	1934
Occupation	Real Estate Tycoon

Minoru Mori (森稔) Mori Minoru, born 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 he 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.

In 2008, He was named Asia Businessman of the Year 2007 by The Fortune magazine.

[edit] Noteworthy Buildings

• Shanghai World Financial Center
• Roppongi Hills
• Ark Hills
• Atago Green Hills
• Holland Hills
• Omotesando Hills
• Roppongi First Building

Residential:

• Ark Towers
• Wangdu Towers
• Ark Forest Terrace
• Roppongi First Plaza
• Nishi-Azabu Forest Plaza
• Moto-Azabu Hills

[edit] See also

• Japanese wikipedia article on Mori Building Co

[edit] References

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