This Tiny Tokyo Tower Celebrates Building's 50th Birthday
Marissa Brassfield — January 2, 2009 — Art & Design
References: ginzatanaka.co.jp & bornrich.org
This year, the Tokyo Tower celebrates its 50th anniversary; to commemorate this momentous occasion, jeweler Ginza Tanaka has created a miniature 24-carat replica called the Golden Tokyo Tower.
The Golden Tokyo Tower is just 66 centimeters tall, but it contains all of the details from the full-sized Tokyo Tower, including the four-story ‘Foot Town’ plaza at the building’s base. The Golden Tokyo Tower weighs in at about 5 kilograms and will set you back just over $500,000.
The Golden Tokyo Tower is just 66 centimeters tall, but it contains all of the details from the full-sized Tokyo Tower, including the four-story ‘Foot Town’ plaza at the building’s base. The Golden Tokyo Tower weighs in at about 5 kilograms and will set you back just over $500,000.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Building Replicas - Jewelers and designers can innovate by creating 24-carat replicas of iconic buildings or landmarks as commemorative items.
2. Microscopic Construction - Engineering firms and architects can explore the possibilities of constructing small-scale replicas of buildings with intricate details using innovative materials and techniques.
3. Celebratory Artifacts - Marketers and creative professionals can tap into celebratory moments and create exclusive, one-of-a-kind artifacts or limited-edition products for proceeds.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Jewelers can leverage their knowledge and expertise in creating intricate and delicate pieces, like the Golden Tokyo Tower, to cater to collectors and memorabilia enthusiasts.
2. Architecture - Architects can explore alternative materials and techniques to build intricate replicas of buildings or landmarks that are not limited by scale or access to resources.
3. Tourism - Tourism professionals can use Golden Tokyo Tower as a way to promote visits to the actual Tokyo Tower or similar landmarks with limited edition, commemorative souvenirs.
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