High-tech Tokyo with its muscles showing—Rogers turns seismic anxiety into visible anatomy.
Nippon Television headquarter buildings in Shiodome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Featured in Richard Rogers's definitive monograph, Richard Rogers: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Look for the big ‘sculptures’ on the façade—then realize they’re doing real work. Step back far enough that you can read the whole bracing composition at once.
From the public space across the street where both façade ‘sculptures’ align in frame; shoot mid-morning for crisp steel definition.
Corporate headquarters; generally not open to visitors. Exterior viewing is public and free.
Those prominent exterior elements are tied to damping/structural strategies—ornament that’s basically earthquake engineering.
20–30 minutes
Design & Structure
Structural-expressionist high-tech design where lateral systems and damping strategies are made legible. Digital analysis (wind + seismic) informs both the bracing and the building’s massing/edges.
Steel-forward exterior language; glazing and metal panels reinforce the ‘broadcast machinery’ vibe.
Notable for integrated vibration control/damping devices and a façade that participates in the building’s lateral performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Nittele Tower?+
Nittele Tower was designed by Richard Rogers and completed in 2003. It is located in Higashi-Shinbashi, Japan.
Where is Nittele Tower located?+
Nittele Tower is located in Higashi-Shinbashi, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.6644°, 139.7599°.
When was Nittele Tower built?+
Nittele Tower was completed in 2003. It was designed by Richard Rogers.
Can I visit Nittele Tower?+
Nittele Tower is a real building in Higashi-Shinbashi that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.