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Special Feature GINZA KABUKIZA
Special Feature
GINZA KABUKIZA
Kabukiza Theatre and Kabukiza Tower
Since its completion in February 2013, the 5th-generation Kabukiza has attracted attention in Japan and abroad as unique project that brings the traditions of the historic theatre into the present age while incorporating a modern high-rise office tower. The team that took up the challenges of this difficult project was made up of professionals from Mitsubishi Jisho Design.
For this special feature, we interviewed members of the team and asked them to share their perspectives on GINZA KABUKIZA.
※This special feature was published in 2013.
The job titles given for the persons interviewed are the titles that they held at that time.
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Project Manager
While inheriting tradition, marshalling all of Mitsubishi Jisho Design’s technology and experience
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Design Chief
Inheriting the hidden qualities of the previous Kabukiza
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Architectural Design
The challenge of combining a high-rise office building with the much beloved Kabukiza Theatre
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Structural Design / Supervision
The challenge of constructing a high-rise tower over a column-free space
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MEP Design
Fidelity to the original building design, updated with the latest functions
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Urban Planning / Landscape
The new Kabukiza as an integrated culture center
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Building photos: Taisuke Ogawa
SS Tokyo Co. Ltd.
Portrait photos: Mamoru Nagai
Cooperation: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Kabuki-za Co., Ltd.