Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture

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Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Architectural museum on Omishima Island, Japan.

The museum features two buildings, Steel Hut and Silver Hut, positioned on a promontory with views of the Seto Inland Sea.

The Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture opened in July 2011 as the first dedicated contemporary architecture museum in Japan.

The exhibition space includes architectural models displayed over dark blue carpets with white round cushions representing the connection to water.

The museum welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with admission fees of 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for students.

The Silver Hut building is a converted and relocated residence that previously belonged to architect Toyo Ito himself.

Location: Imabari

Inception: 2011

Architects: Itō Toyoo

Official opening: July 30, 2011

Address: 〒794-1308 愛媛県今治市大三島町浦戸2418 794-1308 794-1308

Website: http://tima-imabari.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.21392,132.95039

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53

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