Today, May 15, 2024, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. held a safety prayer ceremony at Kego Shrine for their new multi-use building project on the former IMS site, marking the commencement of construction.
Office entrance (from Watanabe-dori) 提供：三菱地所
提供：三菱地所
This new complex, set to include offices, a hotel, and commercial spaces, is scheduled for completion by the end of December 2026. The development concept is “Fukuoka Cultural Ecosystem – Continuously Imagining New Culture in Fukuoka.” The upper floors will feature an Ace Hotel, which has garnered significant attention.
View from the rooftop bar 提供：三菱地所
Project Name: (Tentative) Tenjin 1-7 Project
• Basement 2F to 2F: Shops & Restaurants
• Floors 1 to 3: Ace Hotel (Lounge, Cafe Bar, Restaurant, Gallery, etc.)
• Floors 3 to 5: Offices
• Floors 7 to 15: Offices
• Floors 16 to 20: Ace Hotel (192 rooms, Rooftop Bar)
West side of the building (Fukuoka City Hall Fureai Hiroba side) 提供：三菱地所
Over 600m2 of green space in the low-rise area 提供：三菱地所
Mitsubishi Estate Group, with over 130 years of urban development experience in Marunouchi, Tokyo, also developed and operated IMS 35 years ago. Their approach to urban development goes beyond physical structures, focusing on long-term enhancement of the city’s value through collaboration with stakeholders.
“Ace Hotel, which aligns with the local culture, will be a beloved facility that enhances the charm of Fukuoka,” said Atsushi Nakajima, Executive Director of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Brad Wilson, CEO of Ace Hotel Group, attended the event and commented, “Ace Hotels provide services not only for hotel guests but also for the city’s citizens. They become ‘space makers’ or ‘place makers’ and act as hubs within cities. Partnering early and often with local creators, artists, and retailers is something we are proud to do and has contributed to our success. By doing so, when travelers come to a city, they should feel a connection with the local people and the town.”
Related News: Seattle-Based Ace Hotel to Open in Fukuoka (Feb 22, 2024 – Fukuoka Now Local News)
(Tentative) Tenjin 1-7 Project – concept image 提供：三菱地所
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