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January 2009: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower wins Emporis Skyscraper Award

Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Tokyo is the 2008 recipient of the annual Emporis Skyscraper Award. The building was chosen by our jury for its excellent and innovative creation of a learning environment, its contribution to a sense of place in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, and its clever integration of exterior and interior design.

Top ten list:
77 points: Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower (Japan)
41 points: Boutique Monaco (South Korea)
29 points: Shanghai World Financial Center (China)
24 points: Torre Caja Madrid (Spain)
21 points: Bahrain World Trade Centre 1 (Bahrain)
21 points: The Broadgate Tower (U.K.)
17 points: Tornado Tower (Qatar)
12 points: Grand Lisboa (China)
10 points: Pangu Plaza Office Building (China)
8 points: 600 North Fairbanks (U.S.A.)

Press releases:
Tokyo's Cocoon Tower selected as 2008 Skyscraper of the Year [English, PDF]
„Wolkenkratzer des Jahres 2008“ steht in Tokio [German, PDF]

[For details, please see jury comments]




Introduction
This page explains the idea behind this architectural recognition.

Nominees
The top ten buildings which were nominated for the award.

Winning Design
Facts and figures about the winning building design.

Ceremony
Worth knowing information about the award presentation.

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