Also known as: Shinjuku Sumitomo Head Office Building Built: 1974 Designed by: Nikken Sekkei Renovated: 2000 Type: Skyscraper Stories: 52 Maximum Height: 690 feet / 210 meters Location: 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Building Rating 80% of readers like the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building.
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A n important building in both size and stature, the Shinjuku Sumitomo Head Office is an integral part of the Shinjuku skyline. Its three-sided footprint makes good use of available space. But at the same time, the building's design sacrifices valuable floor space by offering a massive atrium running the entire height of the building. In a further concession to making the building more human-friendly, the triangle corners have been cut off, allowing even more exterior windows.
