Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers in Nagoya
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Facts & Figures
The Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers are with 170 m in height and 48,990 square meters floor size an impressive sight in front of the Nagoya Station. The towers consist of 39 stories (36 above ground - 170 meters, 3 below ground - 21 meters) which are occupied by 3 schools - school of fashion design (Nagoya Mode Gakuen), medical support (Nagoya ISEN) and computer programming (HAL Nagoya). In total 8000 students attend these educational institutions.
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In 2022 it was the 8th tallest building in Nagoya. The towers have many eco-friendly features like natural air ventilation and a double-glassed airflow window system. The air-conditioning systems are state of the art. The strong steel concrete core structure of the building and two vibration-damping systems make it bulletproof for earthquakes. To connect the underground and ground levels a sunken garden was constructed at the base of the building.
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History
The construction process of the Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers by the architectural group Nikken Sekkei took from 2005 to 2008. The unique shape of the building followed a request and vision of the president of Mode Gakuen with the name Masaru Tani. It should encourage creativity in its students and stand as a symbol to work and study hard to reach the sky before they enter their work life.
Location
Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers are located in front of Nagoya Station within Nakamura-ku (ward) in Nagoya.
Address: 4-27 Meieki 4-chome, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
How to get to Spiral Towers?
- 2min from Nagoya Station
Sightseeing spots
Top:
Observation deck - The possible best view of the building is from the observation deck of the Midland Square. It is with 247 m the tallest skyscraper in Nagoya.
Sunken Garden - You will find this garden at the bottom of the building. It connects the underground and ground levels.
Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)
October
Nagoya Festival (3rd Saturday and Sunday)
The Nagoya festival (matsuri) is for the city the biggest event in autumn. Enjoy many events, like dance performances, a parade (700 participants), concerts, and much more. Tip: Hisaya-Odori Park is the hotspot for concerts.
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