21 21 DESIGN SIGHT, Design museum in Tokyo Midtown, Japan
The building features two triangular structures, with one section completely underground and a steel roof angled at 20 degrees to create an optical illusion.
The museum, designed by architect Tadao Ando, opened in March 2007 as part of the Tokyo Midtown development project in the former Defense Agency site.
The museum organizes three major design exhibitions annually in Galleries 1 and 2, examining connections between everyday objects and contemporary design perspectives.
The admission fee is 1,400 yen for adults, 800 yen for university students, and 500 yen for high school students, with free entry for middle school students.
Gallery 3, established in 2017, functions as an experimental space where corporations, educational institutions, and cultural organizations develop collaborative design programs.
Location: Akasaka
Inception: February 2007
Founders: Issey Miyake
Architects: Tadao Ando
Official opening: March 30, 2007
Fee: Yes
Address: Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 9-chōme−7−６ 東京ミッドタウン ミッドタウン・ガーデン 107-0052 Minato City 107-0052 Minato City
Opening Hours: Środa-Poniedziałek 10:00-19:00; Wtorek off; grudnia 27-stycznia 03 off
Phone: +81334752121
Email: info@2121designsight.jp
Website: http://2121designsight.jp/ch
GPS coordinates: 35.66750,139.73027
Latest update: May 26, 2025 15:17
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