The Mode Gakuen Cocoon
Tower in Shinjuku is an educational complex designed by Tange associates, the
company of the late Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. Completed in 2008, it is
the second tallest educational building in the world.
The cocoon like
structure, hence the name, has an elegant design with white aluminum and dark
blue glass. The tower is an eye magnet on the Shinjuku skyline.
The tower was awarded
the Skyscraper of the year in 2008 by Emporis. The tower has a visual
similarity with another Emporis prizewinner, the Gherkin in London.
The building houses
three educational institutions, and the interiors are amazing, unfortunately, I
was not allowed to take photos inside.
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