One of Ginza’s Landmarks “GINZA PLACE” with The Eye-Catching White Appearance Using ‘FRETWORK’ as A Motif

Have you ever been to ‘Ginza 4-Chome intersection’ where the Wako Main Store and the Mitsukoshi Ginza Store face each other? This time, we’re going to introduce one of the symbolic buildings of this place, “GINZA PLACE”(銀座プレイス). It’s highly appreciated by the internationally which adopted the traditional crafts ‘FRETWORK'(openwork) into its design. You’ll be fascinated by the appearance that decorates the softness and elegance of the scenery of skyscrapers.

GINZA PLACE is a commercial facility with 13 stories including 2 basement floors. Based on the concept of ‘Landmark which forms tomorrow’s GINZA’, it accepts and sends value and the future not only to Japan but also to the world and offers various experiences and various interchange to people visiting here.

As we introduced at the beginning, this building is characterized by the appearance of white diamonds. The motif is ‘FRETWORK’. It seems that it was built with the aim of softness and gentleness of folkcraft and an elegant and unique design with a sense of ascent and exhilaration symbolizing the developing Ginza. In addition, you can feel the warmth of the rounded design.

An eye-catching thing along with the impressive appearance is the NISSAN CROSSING showroom on the 1st floor. Future cars are displayed and a different world spreads. Also, its terrace on the 7th floor is located at the same height as the old headroom (about 30m rules) in the Taisho period. (1912‐1926). It’ll be fun to imagine a completely different view of Ginza about 100 years before.