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Tokyo Skytree

Coordinates: 35°42′41″N 139°48′48″E / 35.71139°N 139.81333°E / 35.71139; 139.81333
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Tokyo Sky Tree
File:New Tokyo Tower.jpg
Computer-generated rendering
Map
General information
StatusUnder construction
LocationSumida, Tokyo, Japan
Cost~¥40 billion
Height
Antenna spire~610.58 m
Roof~470.88 m
Design and construction
Architect(s)Tadao Ando

The Tokyo Sky Tree (東京スカイツリー, Tōkyō Sukai Tsurī) (originally referred to as New Tokyo Tower) is a proposed broadcasting tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. If completed as planned, it will be the tallest artificial structure in Japan at 610.58 m (2,003 ft) tall. The present Tokyo Tower (333 m) is not tall enough for complete broadcasting coverage since the construction of many high rise buildings in the central part of the metropolis.

The planning is being led by a group of six terrestrial broadcasters, led by public broadcaster NHK, who plan to complete construction of the tower by December 2011, planned to open to public in Spring 2012. The completed structure will be the highlight of a massive commercial development around Oshiage Station.

Design

Tokyo Sky Tree - Silhouette & cross section. Equilateral triangle on the ground, gradually forming circle with graceful curves similar to samurai swords, and pure circle at 320m elevation.(Drawn image)

The Tokyo Sky Tree is designed to have graceful curves similar to samurai swords and traditional Japanese buildings so that it does not detract from the surrounding scenery. The base of the tower has a structure similar to a "tripod", but from a height of about 350 m and above, the tower's structure is cylindrical to withstand very strong winds.

The tower also has state-of-the-art seismic proofing including a central shaft (made of reinforced concrete) developed from five-tier pagodas that have withstood earthquakes for hundreds of years.

Naming

During the period from 26 October to 25 November, 2007, suggestions were collected from the general public for the name to be given to the new tower. On March 19, 2008, the final six possible namings for the New Tokyo Tower were chosen: Tokyo Edo Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, Mirai Tree, Yume Miyagura, Rising East Tower, and Rising Tower, voted by the residents of Tokyo.[1] It was announced on June 10, 2008, that the official name of the tower would be Tokyo Sky Tree.[2]. Tokyo Sky Tree received around 33,000 votes out of 110,000 cast, with the second most popular name being Tokyo Edo Tower. [3]

Construction

A ceremony was held on 14 July, 2008, at the site to mark the start of construction.[4]

See also

References

General
Specific
  1. ^ "デジタル放送時代の核“新東京タワー”ネーミング候補6案出揃う" 19 March 2008
  2. ^ "新タワーは「東京スカイツリー」に決定" 10 June 2008
  3. ^ Tobu Railway Co Results of New Tokyo Tower naming poll
  4. ^ Tokyo Sky Tree construction starts. The Japan Times (15 July 2008). Retrieved on 15 July 2008.
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