- Date
- 11 November 2026
Transformed from a former department store into a mixed-use destination, Shibuya PARCO brings fashion, culture and transit connectivity together at one of Tokyo’s major transport hubs. Benoy delivered the building’s architectural and interior design renovation, reworking the existing site to improve its retail and lifestyle offer and strengthen its connection to the surrounding streets.
During a visit to the project on 2 November, Qin Pang, Director and Head of Benoy Shanghai Studio, introduced the design strategy to the Built World Exchange international business delegation. The group toured the retail spaces and visited the Shibuya Sky observation deck. Delegates commended Benoy’s approach to repurposing the existing structure.
The Tokyo visit formed part of a wider programme co-hosted by New London Architecture (NLA) and Opportunity London. Led by Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, the delegation included Cllr Stephen Cowan, Chair of London Councils and Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham, alongside senior figures from UK development, investment, engineering and design firms.
Across several cities, delegates discussed urban development, district regeneration and community renewal with municipal authorities and industry organisations and visited other regeneration projects. The programme provided a forum for dialogue between government and industry and for international collaboration.