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Title: Shinonome Canal Court CODAN Marks 20 Years of Innovative Urban Living in Tokyo

Japan, 5th Jul 2025 – The Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of SHINONOME CANAL COURT CODAN, a visionary multifamily housing complex in Tokyo’s Koto-ku waterfront district. Completed in 2003, this groundbreaking development, designed by renowned architects including Pritzker Prize winners Riken Yamamoto and Toyo Ito, as well as Kengo Kuma, continues to set a global standard for community-focused urban design.Redefining Urban Living in TokyoLocated on reclaimed land in Shinonome, approximately five kilometers south of central Tokyo, Shinonome Canal Court CODAN spans 16.4 hectares and comprises six distinct blocks housing 2,000 residential units, alongside commercial, office, and public spaces. Developed through a competition organized by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC-CODAN), the project brought together leading architects—Riken Yamamoto (Block 1), Toyo Ito (Block 2), Kengo Kuma (Block 3), Yama Architects (Block 4), ADH Architects & Workstation (Block 5), and Makoto Motokura, Keisuke Yamamoto, and Keiji Hori (Block 6)—with public spaces landscaped by ON-SITE. This collaborative effort has created a cohesive yet diverse complex that balances high-density living with social connectivity.“Shinonome Canal Court CODAN represents a bold reimagination of public housing,” said SHINONOME CANAL COURT CODAN, Director of the Urban Renaissance Agency. “By integrating residential, commercial, and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) spaces, we’ve fostered a vibrant community that reflects the evolving needs of Tokyo’s residents.”Architectural Innovation and Community FocusShinonome Canal Court CODAN stands out for its innovative design, moving away from the monotonous, nuclear-family-oriented housing of postwar Japan. Each block features...

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