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Selection of Contemporary Structures in Kansai
Mie Center for the Arts Mie Center for the Arts
MIE Prefecture

Layout based on dual concept
The center enclosing two Squares, consists of fine arts center, prefectural library,lifelong learning center, and women's center. Based on square concept, the facilities were organically designed in a layout connected by corridors. The expansive design is in harmony with the site's natural environment.
Photo:Ceremony Square.


Ceremony Square.
Ceremony Square.

Middie Auditorium.
Middie Auditorium.
Knowledge Spuare surrounded by a library and women's center.
Knowledge Spuare surrounded by a library and women's center.		 Flat, expansive buildings harmonious with the natural greenery.
Flat, expansive buildings harmonious with the natural greenery.

Tsu City, Mie Prefecture/Tel: 059-233-1111
Design General Affairs Bureau, Property Building and Repairs Div. (Mie Pref. Govt.) A&T Associates
Construction Taisei Corp., Shimizu Corp., Nippon Doken Co., Ltd., and Suzuki Corp. Special Building Construction joint venture
Site area 62,224.9 sq. m
Floor area 21,692.5 sq. m
Floors 1 below ground, 4 above ground, 1 in tower
Completed 1994
Chubu Kenchiku Prize (1995)
URL:http://www.center-mie.or.jp/


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