Tokyo Sky Tree
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| Tokyo Sky Tree | |
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| Location | Sumida, Tokyo, Japan |
| Status | Proposed |
| Groundbreaking | July 2008 |
| Use | Broadcast tower |
| Height | |
| Antenna/Spire | ~610.58 m |
| Roof | ~470.88 m |
| Cost | ~¥40 billion |
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| Architect | Tadao Ando |
| Contractor | Obayashi Corp. |
The Tokyo Sky Tree (東京スカイツリー Tōkyō Sukai Tsurii?) (originally referred to as New Tokyo Tower) is a proposed broadcasting tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. If completed as planned, it will be the tallest artificial structure in Japan at 610.58 m (2,003 ft) tall. The present Tokyo Tower (333 m) is not tall enough for complete broadcasting coverage since the construction of many high rise buildings in the central part of the metropolis.
The planning is being led by a group of six terrestrial broadcasters, led by public broadcaster NHK, who plan to complete construction of the tower by December 2011. The completed structure will be the highlight of a massive commercial development around Oshiage Station.
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[edit] Design
The Tokyo Sky Tree is designed to have graceful curves similar to samurai swords and traditional Japanese buildings so that it does not detract from the surrounding scenery. The base of the tower has a structure similar to a "tripod", but from a height of about 350 m and above, the tower's structure is cylindrical to withstand very strong winds.
The tower also has state-of-the-art seismic proofing including a central shaft (made of reinforced concrete) developed from five-tier pagodas that have withstood earthquakes for hundreds of years.
[edit] Naming
During the period from 26 October to 25 November 2007, suggestions were collected from the general public for the name to be given to the new tower. On March 19, 2008, the final six possible namings for the New Tokyo Tower were chosen: Tokyo Edo Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, Mirai Tree, Yume Miyagura, Rising East Tower, and Rising Tower, voted by the residents of Tokyo.[1] It was announced on June 10, 2008 that the official name of the tower would be Tokyo Sky Tree.[2]
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[edit] External links
- Official website (Japanese)
