Toyo ito architecture museum - complete

'toyo ito museum of architecture' by toyo ito & associates in omishima, imabari, japanimage courtesy toyo ito museum of architecture


globally-recognized japanese architect toyo ito has completed the 'toyo ito architecture musem' 
on the island of omishima, making it the first museum in japan dedicated to the work of an individual
architect. situated on a site overlooking the seto inland sea, the holistic form of the structure is 
sculpted to mimic the deck of a ship. 



roof terrace
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read as a three-dimensionally graphic object, the multi-level museum features a skin constructed out 
of steel sheeting. the faceted faces tilted at a variety of angles lend the exterior a dynamic yet matte 
aesthetic that establishes a strong and modern identity on the lush site. contrasting yet playful, 
the museum demonstrates a clear structural organization that translates itself into a bold carving 
of interior spaces. 



interior view of entrance
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(left) ceiling form
(right) angled window
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exhibition space
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an adjacent structure featuring a series of arches accommodates a workshop and library as
a freestanding pavilion. the structural skeleton of the spans are left exposed to highlight 
the details of the roof. 


to see more images and technical drawings of the project, click here for our previous coverage 
of the museum. 



image courtesy toyo ito museum of architecture

image courtesy toyo ito museum of architecture

image courtesy toyo ito museum of architecture

image courtesy toyo ito museum of architecture

image courtesy toyo ito museum of architecture