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= Architecture of Tokyo = From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Architecture in Tokyo has largely been shaped by Tokyo's history. Twice in recent history has the metropolis been left in ruins: first in the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and later after extensive firebombing in World war II. Because of this and other factors, Tokyo's current urban landscape is mostly modern and contemporary architecture, and older buildings are scarce. Today Tokyo culture is changing as well as increased risk of natural catastrophes, because of this architecture has had to make dramatic changes since the 1990's. Tokyo has grown to over a half a million residents and the whole city has moved from its once central location to a more south-eastern part of the city. The city of Tokyo in recent years has been growing at a steady rate, making abandoned homes common. Contrary to this though, Tokyo's average house is also bigger than recent years due to the fact that many households have turned to a double income household. Tokyo not only has cultural changes but also has many environmental effects causing it to be the second riskiest city in the world for natural disasters which has also effected architecture drastically. Tokyo is located off of Tokyo Bay which make typhoons and rising sea levels a current risk, along with volcanoes and large earthquakes.

Contents

 * 1Notable buildings
 * 2Gallery
 * 3External links
 * 4References

Notable buildings[edit]

 * Tokyo Skytree :One of the most famous buildings in Tokyo is the Skytree standing at 1,148 feet tall which makes it the second tallest building in the world and the world's largest free standing tower. The main function of the Skytree is for telecommunications. The start of construction on the building started in 2008 and was finished in May of 2012, the main architect on the project was the Nikken Sekkei firm. Today the tower is a popular tourist stop with its obsevation decks and restaurants located in the tower.
 * Tokyo Tower
 * Rainbow Bridge
 * National Diet Building
 * Yoyogi National Gymnasium
 * Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
 * Tokyo Big Sight
 * Asahi Beer Hall by Philippe Starck
 * Tokyo Station
 * Tokyo International Forum
 * Roppongi Hills
 * Tokyo Imperial Palace
 * Akasaka Palace