Toyo ito ehime museum of architecture
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Toyo ito ehime museum of architecture
Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture
Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture
Toyo Ito is one of the world's most innovative and influential architects and a Pritzker Prize winner. When he first visited Omishima in , he was overcome by the mystery and beauty of the island.
Drawing on the natural beauty of Omishima, he designed the buildings for a museum dedicated to his work and a school to educate young architects, which are both located on the island. First opened in , today the Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture remains both a globally competitive architectural research institute and one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in Japan.
Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture
Typical of Toyo Ito, the location of the museum was based on the best way to showcase Omishima’s natural beauty and stunning views.
The main museum consists of two buildings: the Steel Hut in which Ito’s works are displayed and the Silver Hut, which houses workshops and events. However, slight differences in their locat