Color Design
"White Tower" transmitting the future of a caring metropolis beyond time and space
The color design of the Tokyo Sky Tree was drawn up by taking into account harmony with the landscape, consistency with the name and design concept, "Carving out a cityscape beyond time and space: Fusion of Japanese traditional beauty with neo-futuristic designs." And an original color Sky Tree white was chosen for that purpose.
Color Design
Tower Structure
Learning from the technique of indigo dyeing, the white color for the tower will have a tint of blue in it to give a subtle luster, like the faint bluish white seen in white porcelain.
EV Shafts
Gray EV shafts give depth to the white tower structure, making the total tower design stand out in bold relief.
Observation Deck
The lath and metallic panels of the observation deck give an integral look to the tower structure, blending with the Tokyo sky.
Pinnacle
The brilliant white peak pointing to the blue sky symbolizes the spirit of innovation and the future.
Color Concept
White, the color of the Tokyo Sky Tree as seen from the Sumida River, expresses traditional Japanese aesthetics.
White recalls Japanese purity and sanctity as seen in snow-capped Mt. Fuji, as well as in the firemen's matoi and festival nobori banners, both of which are spiritual symbols of the old town of Edo. It is a color representing the traditional sense of beauty held by the Japanese people.
White, the pride and symbolic value of the locality
The word shiro (white) in Japanese originated from shiru (know) or shirushi (sign), a color used to differentiate one from the rest and also to recall a symbolic value. The white Tokyo Sky Tree will serve as a symbol of the area and embodiment of the pride of the surrounding residents.
White to embrace all, to reflect seasonal changes and life of the old downtown
White will serve as a screen to show the changes in the sky and the city, the landscape beyond time and space through all seasons. The night view will be even spectacular with the tower illuminated to stand out in the dark. It will capture the images of the vibrant community created by all walks of life who visit the tower.
Sky Tree White
This is an original color based on aijiro, Japanese traditional color, and the lightest shade of indigo dye. Inspired by the technique of indigo dyeing, the Sky Tree White has a tint of blue in it. The faint bluish white gives a subtle luster to the tower as seen in white porcelains.
The color created by artisans odyeing f indigo dyeing, a traditional Japanese handicraft, hints at the dawn of a new culture through the encounter of the Tokyo Sky Tree with the artisan culture, passed down for generations in the downtown area, where the tower stands. The tower clad in Sky Tree White will shine brilliantly under the blue sky of downtown Tokyo, transcending time and space.