Comments on: Building Design in Tokyo

By: Shibuya246

Shibuya246 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:00:04 +0000

That's true. It sure does fit in.

By: Stéfan

Stéfan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:40:38 +0000

I like all this extravaganza in architecture. You can not see this kind of thing elsewhere in the world. Except in amusement parks. In most cities, it would probably look very out-of-place, but in Tokyo I think it fits, don't really know why.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:54:27 +0000

I really like this building, though it does surprise me that nobody had anything to say about it. It looks a bit like something out of the old 'Transformer' cartoons I used to watch as a kid.

By: Shibuya246

Shibuya246 — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:25:16 +0000

Thanks Ryan. I might dream about this building transforming and taking over the city. Better watch out!

By: Reactive

Reactive — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:31:53 +0000

I must agree, it's crazy, but awesome.

By: TamHamiam (~Tammy~)

TamHamiam (~Tammy~) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:00:11 +0000

Had to re-twit this. How awesome is this?! http://tinyurl.com/d3vmdt

By: Shibuya246

Shibuya246 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:50:21 +0000

Thanks for your comments. Liked your photos on flickr.

By: stratisphere

stratisphere — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:12:35 +0000

It's definitely Japanese looking. Buildings like these offer a break in the monotony. Something to think about as you pass it. I personally love it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/-stratisphere-/85317…

By: Max

Max — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:07:34 +0000

I think this is one of Tokyo’s greatest buildings. Why should anybody be expected to abide to what is considered “normal” (what’s normal, anyway)? How boring would that be?
In my picture of a perfect city, most buildings would look like this (and the Nagakin Capsule Tower, the Fuji TV building, etc). I really can’t stand the boredom that pervades so much of society.

-”Do designers of small buildings with interesting shapes have too much license to depart from what is considered normal ?”

There can’t be too much freedom to design buildings (or anything else, for that matter). What’s a designer’s job, anyway? To create things that all look the same?
Finally, why should there be restrictions on how “interesting” buildings can be? I don’t understand. It would be the same as putting regulations on what to wear. Interestingly shaped buildings don’t hurt anybody, they enhance their environment and give it character.

The interesting buildings there are one of the reasons I keep returning every year and plan to move to Tokyo.

PS: still, a nice blog you have going here

By: Shibuya246

Shibuya246 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:24:11 +0000

Thanks for your comment. Respect your viewpoint. As you can see from the poll, 50% of people think the building is great. Hope you will drop by again.

By: Shibuya246

Shibuya246 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:29:02 +0000

Transformers in Shibuya. That would be cool!!!

By: Jamaipanese

Jamaipanese — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:03:07 +0000

yea looks like it could transform into something whenever Tokyo is attacked