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Moto-azuba in the metropolis

In Tokyo, looking out from the viewing deck of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, down over the upscale, luxurious and quiet suburb of Moto-azuba.

 

At centre is the Moto-azuba Hills Forest tower and complex. This is a 29 story luxury apartment block, which is popular for its distinctive appearance design inspired by a large tree.

 

More than half the site is covered with greenery and gardens planted on roofs and balconies reinforce the forest concept.

 

The building was completed in 2002 by Mori Building Company.

 

The project was designed under the supervision of the late Professor Shozo Uchii based on the 'Forest City' concept. This is the idea that we will not build a forest in the city but rather understand the city itself to be a forest.

 

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Uploaded on October 11, 2025
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