Minoru Mori

Minoru Mori
Minoru Mori
Born August 24, 1934 (1934-08-24) (age 77)
Residence Tokyo
Nationality Japanese
Other names 森稔
Education Tokyo University
Occupation Real estate tycoon
Net worth increase US $ 1.4 billion (est.)
(February 2010)[1]
Spouse Married, 2 children

Minoru Mori (森 稔 Mori Minoru?, born August 24, 1934) is considered to be Japan's most powerful and influential building tycoon.[citation needed] He joined his father, Taikichiro's, real estate business after graduating from Tokyo University and is now president and CEO of Mori Building, of which he and his older brother Kei's (a university professor) families own 100%. He owns 12.74% of Sunwood Corporation.[2]

The family name is found on many real estate developments in Japan. Minoru and his brother Akira have been listed on the Forbes list of the world's richest men. His largest project to date is the Roppongi Hills development in Tokyo which opened in 2003. The Shanghai World Financial Center, which is China's tallest building, was completed in 2008. Mori acknowledges the influence of Le Corbusier but believes he has surpassed the Swiss architect's urban designs, particularly in the Roppongi Hills project.

In 2006, Mori's latest development, Omotesando Hills, opened near Harajuku station consisting of a set of ramped shopping floors.

In 2008, He was named Asia Businessman of the Year 2007 by Fortune[3] magazine.

In 2009, he was honored as an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.

Noteworthy buildings

Residential

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