Maison Hermés location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo architects: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Takenaka Corporation interior design: Rena Dumas Architecture Interieure structural, mechanical engineers: Ove Arup & Partners general contractors: Takenaka Corporation site area: 580.53m2 building area: 481.22m2 total floor area: 6,071.11m2 structure: steel frame (above ground) and steel framed reinforced concrete (base ment); 3 basements, 11 stories, and 1-story penthouse principal use: shop, office, exhibition room completion date: May, 2001 next back top