[8] The center was originally going to be 41.3 m (135 ft) tall, but the city's assembly raised concerns that it could disrupt the scenery around the building.

[4][10] Due to Tokyo's infamy in the past as being prone to fire, Kuma processed the wood first to make sure it was fireproof.

[12] When designing the center, Kuma was reminded of the traditional nagaya houses from Tokyo's Edo period, stacking a more modern version of these dwellings on top of each other, trying to create an unbalanced void in between each of the floors.

[13][14] The center contains a café, an exhibition space, a currency exchange, a conference hall, free Wi-Fi, computers, and restrooms.

[15] The exhibition space, on the seventh floor, presents panels that display the history of Asakusa and Taitō.

There, people can experience views of Sensō-ji, Sumida River, the Tokyo Skytree, and the Asahi Beer Hall.