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Mitsubishi
Estate Company with their Architects, Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei have rebuilt
No.1 Marunouchi, originally designed by English Architect, Josiah Conder.
In addition a new garden, retail annex building and commercial tower
were constructed sympathetically on the same site. dpa
designed the internal lighting of the Office Tower Lobby and all areas
of the external lighting, except the Tower crown, which was designed
by Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei.
The lighting reflected the sensitive architecture, highlighting the
rebuilt No. 1 Marunouchi by revealing the rhythm of the windows and
doors, stone corners and gently exposing key parts of the roof line.
The Garden provides a wonderful sanctuary both during the day and at
night, with the combination of water, hard landscaping, soft landscaping
and sculpture combining together harmoniously. The Retail and Commercial
Buildings respect the important historical references of the area, have
their own presence but do not overwhelm the rebuilt historic structure.
The Office Lobby has carefully conceived lighting that integrates with
the interior architecture, emphasising the substance of such an important
building, whilst creating visual interest and encouraging movement to
and from the lift lobbies. The lift lobbies themselves employ a variety
of lighting components, and with the control system the atmosphere changes
from day to early evening and then into the night to provide exactly
the right ambiance at each moment and save energy.
Photography courtesy of Kokyu Miwa Architectural Photography and Ogawa
Taisuke Photograph Office.
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