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Two unique green skyscrapers were completed in Tokyo, Japan — and they might be just what you’re looking for. Covered in trees and other plants, with a green cover spread from the ground floor all the way up to the 11th and 7th floors of the two buildings, respectively, these modern buildings are a sight to behold.

 

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Ever dreamt of living in a lush garden, but also benefiting from the advantages of a high-tech modern home? Well, I’ve got some good news. Two unique green skyscrapers were completed in Tokyo, Japan — and they might be just what you’re looking for.Covered in trees and other plants, with a green cover spread from the ground floor all the way up to the 11th and 7th floors of the two buildings, respectively, these modern buildings are a sight to behold.

From the outside, it almost looks like both the skyscrapers have a forest within them — and that’s exactly what the architects were going for. The newly constructed buildings are called the Toranomon Residential Tower and Toranomon Business Tower. They are parts of the Toranomon project that also includes the third tallest building in Tokyo.

The height of the business tower is 607 feet (185 meters) and that of the residential tower is 722 feet (220 meters), the latter now also stands as the tallest residential building in Japan, per New Atlas. Both towers were constructed by Ingenhoven Architects, a firm based in Germany.

Most if not all humans like to feel a connection with nature and other living organisms and — a theory called biophilia. It might be the reason why most of us feel both calm and relaxed in a place that has more natural air and is surrounded by lots of trees and flowery plants.

 

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