Roppongi National Art Center, Tokyo

The Roppongi National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT) packs museum art exhibits into 14,000m² of tight space.The curvy glazed wall with louvers encloses a green atrium. Translucent panels allow greater connection between spaces and with natural elements. A solid concrete cone mirrors a glass cone at the front entrance.

Skylights reach deep into the galleries, with interior partitions dividing up the space. The landscape is just as carefully spaced, with gridded rooftop gardens contrasting the organic steel and glass building front. I wish I could show more images to do this project by Kisho Kurokawa Architect & Associates justice. It is truly under-appreciated.

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