Glass grid (Japan, Tokyo)

At the corner of Sukiyabashi, in the heart of Tokyo, urban light is reflected in a structure composed entirely of glass blocks . This iconic façade, designed by Renzo Piano for Maison Hermès, combines modular transparency and architectural rigor , creating a subtle dialogue between discreet luxury and technical innovation. Opposite it, a second building clad in a purple metal structure extends this geometric play, evoking the idea of ​​a city built by layers and reflections.

As evening falls, Japanese neon lights , signal lights, and translucent materials merge into a futuristic aesthetic. Here, architecture becomes language: the grid-like shapes suggest a controlled, almost mathematical order, while the interior light humanizes the volumes. The whole spirit of Tokyo is expressed in this contrast: dense yet legible , technological yet embodied .