HOSOMI MUSEUM
CONCEPT
This museum stands in the Okazaki area of Kyoto, and focuses on traditional Japanese art. A sunken garden has been constructed in the center of the building, creating a lively architectural feature around which visitors can stroll.
DATA
Location: Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Floors: 3 aboveground, 2 belowground
Design period: March 1994 – Dec. 1995
Construction period: Dec. 1995 – May 1997
Site area: 681.42 m²
Building area: 392.62 m²
AWARD
The 40th BCS Award
