Hiroshima Municipal Motomachi Senior High School, Public high school in Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Municipal Motomachi Senior High School is a public secondary institution in Hiroshima with a contemporary building complex. The structure features tall ground-floor pillars that create open space beneath the upper levels, and a reflective glass facade facing south that catches and mirrors the surrounding light and sky.
The school was founded in 1942 and has continued through major changes in Hiroshima's past. The current building was designed much later, reflecting the city's development during the post-war decades.
The school operates a Creative Expression Course that integrates art training into the curriculum through specialized galleries and dedicated art classrooms.
The building is equipped with elevators and stairs to move between different floors. Keep in mind this is an active school, so visitor access may be limited during school hours.
The building was designed by architect Hiroshi Hara and shows original thinking about how open and enclosed spaces can work together. The south-facing glass wall changes its appearance throughout the day and seasons, creating different impressions.
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