The next tallest building in the world could be in Tokyo - here's what it would look like if built
If built, the Sky Mile Tower would stretch 420 stories into the sky. It would be used primarily for residential purposes, housing around 55,000 people, with a supporting retail program throughout several "sky lobbies" within the building.
The proposal is part of a wider goal to build a mega-city with a resilient infrastructure to battle the rising sea levels and typhoon risks surrounding Tokyo Bay. The skyscraper would be surrounded by rings that are positioned to break up strong waves while also allowing ships to pass.
There will also be farm plots floating in the surrounding waters.
A vertical network of residential communities would be linked together by multi-level sky lobbies. From here, residents could access shared amenities like shops, restaurants, hotels, gyms, libraries, and clinics within the building.
Since pumping water from the ground would be difficult, the legs of the tower would include a design that would allow them to harvest clouds for water, which could then be centrally collected within the tower and stored at various levels.
Elevators would be installed to run both along the various residential areas as well as throughout the legs of the building, taking residents to soaring heights. The proposal aims to create a "new leader in megatall buildings" that incorporates sustainability into its design.
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