Long a familiar spot for press events, fashion shows, talks and the like, Quest Hall near the Harajuku end of Omotesando is being replaced by a two-part complex that, if the architectural renderings are anything to go by, will become yet another landmark in a district not short on spectacular buildings.
Opening in spring 2025, Harajuku Quest will host shops, restaurants and cafés, offices and more, including a rooftop terrace in the main eight-level building, all while providing convenient walking access between Omotesando and Ura-Harajuku. The developers are promising a cultural focus in the lower building, where you’ll find a diverse line-up of small stores and eateries, while the bulkier structure is set to welcome designer boutiques and other Omotesando-appropriate tenants.
Architect Shohei Shigematsu’s design strikes a balance between the wow factor of the Omotesando side and the understated scale of the spaces along the pathway on the Ura-Harajuku end. Plans are for the latter to serve as venues for artist collabs and small-scale exhibitions.