Tokyo Skytree’s design merges neo-futuristic form with traditional 'Sorakazari' Japanese geometry used in Japanese shrines and temples, shifting from a triangular base to a circular tower as it rises.
Architectural highlights of Tokyo Skytree
If you are visiting Tokyo Skytree, here are a few architectural highlights that’ll pique your interest:
Fusion architecture
Seasonal displays
The exterior of the tower is adorned with two illuminated panels that display images at night and cherry blossoms in bloom during the spring season.
High-speed elevators
The tower's elevators use a groundbreaking system that employs a state-of-the-art motor, the world's first double-decker, and a rope-less (magnetic) design, making it the fastest lifted tower on earth, transporting passengers from the first floor to the observation decks in just fifty seconds.
Earthquake-resistant engineering
To ensure stability against earthquakes and strong winds, Tokyo Skytree incorporates advanced seismic control technology inspired by traditional Japanese architecture. A central steel-reinforced concrete column, reminiscent of the 'Shinbashira' found in ancient pagodas, acts as a stationary pendulum to counteract swaying during seismic events.
