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Completed 2000 Spring
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Awaji Yumebutai |
A series of nature restoration facilities using the site where earth was removed to build seaside area between Odaka and Kobe. The core facilities of this Awajishima International Garden City include an international conference hall and hotel.
Higashiura Town, Hyogo Prefecture/Tel: 078-341-7711 (New Town Planning Div. and New Town Development Div., Public Enterprise Agency Hyogo Pref.,Govt.) |
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Design |
Tadao Ando Architects and Associates |
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Site area |
280,000 sq. m |
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Floor area |
38,000 sq. m |
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Floors |
International conference hall: 1 below ground, 4 above ground Vista terrace: 3 above ground Vista restaurants & shops: 3 above ground Greenhouse: 3 above ground Westin Hotel Awajii: 2 below ground, 10 above ground |
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URL http://www.yumebutai.co.jp |
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Completed 2000 Spring
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Osaka International Convention Center |
The center's earthquake-resistant design incorporates a damping structure as well as features to minimize damage. Its atrium plaza with many trees provides an open feel that is in harmony with the greenery of Nakanoshima.
Kita-ku, Osaka/Tel: 06-4803-5555 |
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Design |
Kisho Kurokawa architect & associates, A. Epstein & Sons Japan joint venture |
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Construction |
Takenaka Corp., Obayashi Corp., and Fujita Corp. joint venture with 7 other firms |
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Site area |
10,000 sq. m |
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Floor area |
6,756 sq. m |
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Floors |
3 below ground, 13 above ground, 2 in tower |
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URL http://www.gco.co.jp/english/english.html |
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Completed 2000 Summer
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Osaka Maritime Museum |
This maritime museum's basic theme is the history of Osaka maritime exchange. It has on display a life-size reconstruction of an Edo-period cargo vessel. The spherical museum building on the sea is reached through an underwater passageway.
Suminoe-ku, Osaka (inside Kaihin Ryokuchi)/Tel: 06-4703-2900 |
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Design |
Osaka Port Authority and Paul Andreu Architect-Japan Design Office |
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Construction |
Taisei Corp., Fudo Construction Co., Ltd. and Toyo Construction Co., Ltd. joint venture |
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Site area |
33,537.45 sq. m |
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Floor area |
6,251.47 sq. m |
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Floors |
Entrance wing: 2 below ground, 1 above ground Museum (dome) wing: 2 below ground, 5 above ground |
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URL http://www.jikukan.or.jp/ |
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Completed 2000 Summer
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum |
The building is set into the land, taking into consideration differences in elevation to make it part of the natural environment. The dinosaur hall is a vast space to use for large exhibitions.
Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture/Tel: 0779-88-0001 |
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Design |
Building and Repairs Div., Dept. of Public Works, Fukui Pref. Govt., Kisho Kurokawa Architect and Associates |
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Construction |
Kumagai Gumi, Muranaka Corp., Daihokukubo Corp., Maeda Corp., Nishida Corp. and Ono Corp. joint venture |
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Site area |
Approx. 30,000 sq. m |
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Floor area |
8,792 sq. m |
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Floors |
Wing building: 1 below ground, 3 above ground/Dinosaur hall: 1 below ground, 2 above ground |
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URL http://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/ |
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Completed 2002
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Kansai-kan of the National Diet Library |
The Kansai-kan, with a large storage capacity and electronic library functions, will provide library services to meet the demands of the highly advanced information society of the 21st century. The abundant greenery and transparency of the glass exterior blend well with the surroundings.
Seika Town, Kyoto Prefecture (Kansai Science City)/TEL.0774-98-1200 |
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Design |
Fumio Toki Architect Institute |
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Construction |
Takenaka Corp., Sumitomo Corp. and Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. joint venture |
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Floor area |
10,500 sq. m |
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Floors |
4 below ground, 4 above ground |
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URL http://www.ndl.go.jp/en/index.html |
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