This place can be described by the word “legacy” rather than “heritage”. Architects say that a heritage should be preserved and the value cannot be calculated in monetary terms. This building has a slightly different feel than Japanese shrines and temples. This architecture is packed with the cyber punk Tokyo style that can be found in the movie Blade Runner.

Vivid and mixed up, you may wonder how much money it took to build this structure. Or how much backlash the design received. The building possesses a design that cannot be easily imagined. It goes beyond a discussion of the meaning or an explanation of the rationality. Where is Japan at today in terms of architectural beliefs? In recent times, perhaps the courage to make a building like this has been lost.

At one time a building such as this could only be built in Japan. In every country architectural students admire this building's sense of self expression. Architectural dreams used to come to life in Japan. Many architects say we should not forget the feelings of the days when anything was possible. More than anything, this building is surely a heritage that should be preserved.

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