SHIBUYA AXSH
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Urban Space and Infrastructure
Credits
Company / Customer
Shibuya 2-chome 17 District Urban Redevelopment Association
Details
Located at Shibuya Station’s East Exit, adjacent to Shibuya Hikarie and Cross Tower, SHIBUYA AXSH establishes a new pedestrian network and vibrant public spaces connecting the station, city, and local community. Within the building, a publicly accessible circulation route addresses elevation differences across the site. Along this route, relaxation areas invite people to pause and gather. With links to surrounding decks and a pedestrian overpass, the route draws in foot traffic and distributes it in multiple directions, forming a seamless, walkable network through the district.
The Jury‘s Statement
A powerfully designed public space seamlessly connects city, station and community. »SHIBUYA AXSH« impresses with a clearly structured circulation route that elegantly overcomes differences in elevation and harmoniously integrates areas for relaxation. The strategic linkage to the surrounding urban context creates an impressive network for pedestrians. Especially in its consistent realisation, the project sets a particularly compelling standard for sustainable urban quality of life.
