Shibuya Scramble Square

Shibuya Scramble Square (Japanese: 渋谷スクランブルスクエア Shibuya Sukuranburu Sukuea) is a mixed-use skyscraper connected to Shibuya Station in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

Shibuya Scramble Square
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General information
TypeSubway station, mixed-use, observation deck
Location2-23 Shibuya Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates35°39′29″N 139°42′05″E / 35.65806°N 139.70139°E / 35.65806; 139.70139
Construction startedJune 2014
CompletedOctober 2019 (East Tower); 2027
OwnerTokyu Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Tokyo Metro joint-venture
(Shibuya Scramble Square Co.)
Height
Antenna spireEastern building: 229.71 m

Central building: 61 m

Western building: 76 m
RoofEastern building: 228.3 m
Top floorEast building: 226 m
Technical details
Floor countEast building: 47 (7 underground)

Central building: 10 (2 underground)

Western building: 13 (5 underground)
Floor area276,000 m²
Design and construction
Architect(s)Nikken Sekkei, Kengo Kuma and Associates,[1] SANAA,[2] Tokyu Architects and Engineers Inc., JR East Design Corporation, East Japan Railway Company
DeveloperTokyu Corporation, JR East, Tokyo Metro
Website
www.shibuya-scramble-square.com

It is part of a redevelopment of the station area. Located above Shibuya Station, the complex consists of three buildings, including an eastern building, Shibuya Scramble Square (229.71 m height), a central building (61 m height) and a western building (76 m height[3]). Construction of the complex began in 2014 and is due to end in 2027, with an area of 276,000 m2. The eastern building of the complex, the Shibuya Scramble Square skyscraper, was completed in October 2019 and opened on November 1, 2019, with an area of 181,000 m2.[4] Shibuya Scramble Square surpassed the Cerulean Tower in height and became the highest skyscraper in the district of Shibuya. The Shibuya Scramble Square underground floor is directly connected to Shibuya Station. An observation deck, “SHIBUYA SKY”, is located on the roof of the skyscraper. The complex includes shops, offices, an observation deck, and a parking area.

Shibuya Scramble Square takes its name from "Shibuya Scramble Crossing", the world-famous pedestrian crossing located just a few meters from the building. This is the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world as people can walk in every direction, making it quick and accessible to reach every building near by Shibuya station.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Shibuya Scramble Square - Kengo Kuma and Associates".
  2. ^ "Shibuya Scramble Square the First Phase (East Tower) - NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD".
  3. ^ Management Plan for Preserving the Yoyogi National Stadium as a Living Heritage
  4. ^ "渋谷スクランブルスクエア第I期(東棟)、2019年11月1日(金)に開業決定 日本初上陸を含む全212店のショップ&レストラン発表!" (PDF).
  5. ^ "The World's Busiest Pedestrian Crossing - WorldAtlas". 12 August 2020. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
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