Fuji TV

Variously described as Neo-Metabolist, Post Modern, Modern, Structuralist, Kenzo Tange's Fuji TV Building is certainly an imposing landmark on Odaiba, dominating the waterfront when viewed from Central Tokyo. What appear to be completely pointless "sky corridors" are supposedly intentionally designed to "provide areas for informal interaction and encourage communication amongst employees". One of the most gratuitous bits of post-rationalisation I have ever come across. I am unaware of the corresponding rationale for the 1200 tonne spherical observation tower which, due its position fails to even exploit its potential 360 degree view... As with many tower blocks it suffers from being subject to the Laws of Physics, so that the wind speeds at ground level are so high that it is almost impossible to stand upright let alone brave the imposing central staircase. All that plus a derivative nod to Rogers with the plexi-glass escalator tubes.