In one of the most densely developed wards in Tokyo, a mile-long (1.6 kilometers) rail yard cuts a swath through the urban fabric. Anchored by Tokyo’s first new rail station in 50 years on the Yamanote line, the Takanawa Gateway City master plan restitches the district with a vibrant mix of residential, retail, office, hotel, and cultural uses. The development is dedicated to supporting innovation and public engagement across all of its buildings and functions.
A key deliverable of Pickard Chilton’s master plan for the Takanawa Gateway City development was the Design Concept and Code book. Designed, written, illustrated and published by Pickard Chilton, the 200-page book outlines design intent and guiding principles for building composition, public realm space, lighting, landscape, and programming. Organized into three chapters, each addressing a different scale, the Japanese/English book considers everything from the sweep of the plan’s mile-long promenade down to guidelines for exterior elevator signage.
