Takanawa Gateway City - Opening of the City (Construction Story)

Featuring personal accounts by the project’s key contributors, the Construction Story# Opening of the City video offers an engaging and rich visual collage and first-hand discussion on the origins of the LINK and FLOW concept as well as geographical inspirations that informed Takanawa Gateway City’s design.

Bringing Pickard Chilton’s design to life, it offers a rich snapshot of urban infrastructure: steel, glass, and greenery woven together into a cohesive and welcoming urban landmark.

What is the linkpillar? 

The Linkpillar 1 is two central 30-story, mixed-use towers of the Phase 1 of the Takanawa Gateway City multi-phase development. The Linkpillar 1 sits atop a 7-story podium offering direct connectivity to Takanawa Gateway Station.

What is Takanawa Gateway City? 

Takanawa Gateway City represents the sustainable transit-oriented redevelopment of a railyard near Shinagawa Station to deliver a vibrant and unparalleled public realm. Its Shintokaido, the elevated main pedestrian pathway, links six independent blocks to create a new pedestrian-focused city.

What is Pickard Chilton's role? 

Pickard Chilton master planned Takanawa Gateway City and was the Design Architect for the LINKPILLAR 1