Nagoya high-rise on hold as construction costs soar and office market concerns rise
Plans for a 180-meter tall commercial building in Nagoya have been put on hold, according to an announcement made by the developer on July 5.Read more
Old buildings in Nagoya slow to retrofit
Retrofitting older buildings in Nagoya is taking longer than anticipated. A major change to earthquake building codes was enacted in June 1981, with buildings with construction planning certificates issued before this date referred to as ‘kyu-taishin’, or old earthquake resistance, and those after this date referred to as ‘shin-taishin’, or new earthquake resistance. In many cases, these older buildings need retrofitting to bring them up to current standards, but this is not a simple task.
Telework trend delays Nagoya's 400-meter long office project
Nagoya Railroad, aka Meitetsu, has delayed the construction of a 400-meter long office tower for the Nagoya Station area citing high construction costs and a change in tenant demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
400-meter long building for Nagoya Station area
Four developers are working towards a large-scale redevelopment that will see a 400-meter long, 30-story mixed-use building for the Nagoya Station area.