Tokyo, November 16, 2015 - Mori Building, a leading urban developer, announced today that Minoru Mori, former Chairman and CEO of Mori Building, was presented posthumously with the Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) on November 13. The award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and urban environments during the professional careers of individuals. Minoru Mori is the first Japanese person to receive the award.
David Mallot, CTBUH Chairman, comments: "There are but a handful of people one encounters in a lifetime who have the ability to shape the world according to their vision. Minoru Mori was such a person. He saw architecture as a stage where the theatre of life would play out. We hope to honor his legacy of the 'vertical garden city' - an urban way of life which combines commerce, culture, and the environment - a vision carried on by the important work of Mori Building and by others he inspired."
Yoshiko Mori (left) receiving award from David Mallot, CTBUH Chairman
Yoshiko Mori, a director of Mori Building and the longtime wife of Minoru Mori, comments: "Minoru Mori asked himself what the ideal city should be and then had the extraordinary vision and will to realize this ideal. He remained passionate about developing cities, firmly believing in the concept of tall buildings creating more ground space for people to enjoy vibrant and enriched lives. Roppongi Hills, one of his masterpiece projects as an exceptional global model for city development, continues to attract visitors from all over the world. I'm truly delighted and honored to receive such a prestigious award."
In 2009, Mori Building's Shanghai World Financial Center received the CTBUH's award for Best Tall Building Worldwide.
CTBUH is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1969 by Lynn S. Beedle together with professional architects, structural engineers and civil engineers. Headquartered in Chicago, CTBUH promotes sustainable development and shares technologies and information related to tall buildings through events, publications and research. CTBUH submits reviews of proposed tall buildings, ranks the world's tallest buildings by height, disseminates findings on the evolving needs of tall buildings, and awards construction excellence and individual lifetime achievements related to tall buildings. The CTBUH has a membership of some 800,000 comprising professionals in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, construction and urban development.
About Mori Building
Tokyo-based Mori Building Co., Ltd. devises groundbreaking concepts for urban living throughout Asia. As one of Japan's leading developers, Mori Building creates and nurtures cities with signature "town management" solutions to help communities function and thrive. The company develops and operates multi-use facilities including high-quality offices, residences and commercial outlets, such as the Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills complexes in Tokyo and the Shanghai World Financial Center in China. Activities are centered on three core themes: safety and security, including disaster preparedness and security measures; the environment and greenery; and culture and art, highlighted by the Mori Art Museum. Mori Building was established in 1959.