PROLOGUE

    An experimental playground where we create ways to lead a fulfilled life a century into the futureGlobal Gateway

    Urban development is now underway at Takanawa Gateway Station, which opened in 2020. The cityscape is formed by buildings extending north and south over four blocks, recalling the main islands of the Japanese archipelago. Where water once flowed along a coastline, effective spatial design now helps people get from place to place easily. There is also a flowing of greenery, from the lower tiers of these complexes to the hill-like Culture Creation Building, which makes the seasons and varied ecosystems here an integral element. Each building retains its own character, but the overall unity sought will set the scene for a Global Gateway designed with the next hundred years in mind. The city emerging will bring together a diverse international community and give rise to new culture and business for many years to come.

    In the first phase of the Shinagawa development project, JR East Design Corporation leads the design joint venture, contributing in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY urban development as promoted by East Japan Railway Company.