Taikichiro Mori
- Born:
- March 1, 1904, Azabu, Tokyo, Japan
- Died:
- January 30, 1993, Tokyo, Japan
- Nationality:
- Japanese
- Profession(s):
- Academic, Real Estate Developer, Businessman
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from Tokyo Commercial College (now Hitotsubashi University) in 1928, specializing in economics.
- Began his career as a lecturer at Yokohama Municipal College of Commerce (now Yokohama City University).
Career and Major Achievements
- Continued his academic career, becoming a professor of economics.
- In 1959, founded Mori Building Company, shifting his focus to real estate development.
- Developed large-scale urban redevelopment projects, including the Ark Hills complex (opened in 1986).
- The Mori Building Company is particularly known for vertical urbanism concept.
- Recognized as one of the world's wealthiest individuals during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Notable Works
- Ark Hills: A pioneering mixed-use development combining offices, residences, hotels, and cultural facilities.
- Conceptualization and promotion of the "vertical garden city" model for urban living.
Legacy and Impact
Taikichiro Mori transformed the Tokyo skyline through innovative real estate development. His Mori Building Company became synonymous with high-rise building and complex, mixed-use urban environments. Many consider the work done by Taikichiro Mori biography samples for the future of urban planning.