How was the Tokyo Skytree built?
Tokyo Sky Tree was designed by the Nikken Sekkei architectural firm, and construction began in 2008. A core column of reinforced concrete, encasing elevator shafts and an emergency staircase, is surrounded by a framework of steel tubes.
Why was the Tokyo Sky Tree built?
At an impressive 634 meters tall, the Tokyo Sky Tree’s purpose is to act as a digital broadcaster, and although Dubai claims the title of the tallest man-made structure, the Burj Khalifa at 829 meters, Tokyo’s new landmark holds the record for the tallest free-standing construction.
What was used to build the Tokyo Skytree?
The structure of the tower is made of steel and reinforced concrete. The tower was constructed with extremely strong steel tubes around a central concrete column, two pieces are structurally separated from each other in the middle section of the tower.
Who constructed the Tokyo Skytree?
Nikken Sekkei
| Tokyo Skytree | |
|---|---|
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Nikken Sekkei |
| Developer | Tobu Railway |
| Main contractor | Obayashi Corporation |
When was Tokyo Tower built?
June 1957
Tokyo Tower/Construction started
Who built the sky tree?
Tokyo Skytree/Architects
When did the Tokyo Skytree finish construction?
29 February 2012
| Tokyo Skytree | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sumida, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.7101°N 139.8107°ECoordinates:35.7101°N 139.8107°E |
| Construction started | 14 July 2008 |
| Completed | 29 February 2012 |
When was the Tokyo Skytree built?
July 14, 2008
Tokyo Skytree/Construction started
How did engineers protect Tokyo’s Skytree from earthquakes?
The architects of the Skytree used a similar technology to secure the structure—a central concrete tube runs almost the entire height of the tower. Now, the tower should be capable of withstanding the strongest possible earthquake Tokyo could face, and will reduce the vibrations from any seismic event by 50 percent.
What kind of structure is the Tokyo Skytree?
Project outline
| Name: | TOKYO SKYTREE |
|---|---|
| Building type: | Observatory (first at 350m; second at 450m) |
| Structure: | Steel, steel-reinforced concrete, and reinforced concrete |
| Foundation work: | Cast-in-place concrete piles and underground continuous wall piles |
| Commencement of work: | July 2008 |