The historical development of the Tokyo skyline: Timeline and morphology

Rafael Ivan Pazos Perez

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    Abstract

    This article examines recent high-rise developments in Tokyo that have reshaped the mega-city's identity, and in particular defines the timeline of these drastic changes on the skyline. The research has focused on buildings over 150m tall 1 in Central Tokyo, 2 considering construction data in light of the city's historical development, economic models, legal framework, and technological restrictions. The objective of this research is to explain the processes that have led to the current skyline, and in particular explain the historical reasons that have led to what is often described as Tokyo's chaotic morphology.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)609-615
    Number of pages7
    JournalJournal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
    Volume13
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014 Sept 15

    Bibliographical note

    Publisher Copyright:
    © 2014 Architectural Institute of Japan.

    Keywords

    • Economic downfall
    • Economic growth
    • High-rise
    • Japan
    • Skyline
    • Skywards
    • Tall buildings
    • Tokyo
    • Urban growth

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Civil and Structural Engineering
    • Architecture
    • Cultural Studies
    • Building and Construction
    • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)

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