Tama Art University Library, Hachioji Campus, Tokyo Building, Japan, Japanese Architecture
Tama Art University Library, Tokyo : Hachioji Campus
New Japanese Higher Education Building Development – design by Toyo Ito architect
20 Mar 2013
Hachioji Campus University Library
Design: Toyo Ito, architect
Location: Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan
photos : Tomio Ohashi
This Japanese educational building is characterised by a series of arches.
The effect is striking, using the rhythms of the facade to create a strong architectural impression.
photos : Tomio Ohashi
The arches are generous in proportion and leave slender structural elements, thus creating a light overall feel to the architecture.
photo : Ishiguro Photographic Institute
Japanese architect Toyo Ito won the Pritzker Prize – the major international architecture award – in 2013 and has a strong international reputation amongst architects.
photograph : Iwan Baan
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Location: Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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