Structures in Kansai New Collection

Umeda Sky Building
OSAKA

Twin towers connected by a mid-air garden
The "floating garden" connecting these two skyscrapers was constructed using a bridge construction method. The space, with spectacular views and filled with trees and flowers, is open to the public. With the adjacent hotel, it highlights the trendy Shin-Umeda City area.

Photo:A mid-air escalator leads to a great night view from the floating garden.

Panoramic view from the floating garden.

Kita-ku, Osaka/Tel: 06-6440-3899
Design	Hiroshi Hara + Atelier Phi and Toshihiko Kimura Architectural Design Office
Construction	Takenaka Corp., Obayashi Corp., Kajima Corp. and Aoki Corp. joint venture
Floor area	13,732.09 sq. m
Floors	2 below ground, 40 above ground, 1 in tower
Construction method	lift-up method ("Floating Garden")
Completed	1993

Osaka Machinami Award (1994), BCS Awards (1995)
URL:http://www.skybldg.co.jp