(Awaji Island, Japan)(Architecture)(Architecture Directory)2023-09-05
Zenbo Seinei by Shigeru Ban
An open-air platform for meditation is elevated above the treetops at Zenbo Seinei, a wooden retreat that Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban on Awaji Island in Japan
An open-air platform for meditation is elevated above the treetops at Zenbo Seinei, a wooden retreat that Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban has completed on Awaji Island in Japan.
Nestled amongst trees on the island's north side, the meditation retreat is aimed at tourists seeking space for self-reflection, healthy eating and mindfulness.
Awaji Yume Butai by Tadao Ando
Awaji Yumebutai, or Dream Stage, is designed to feel as many natural elements as possible, such as water, wind, light, shade, mountains, the sky, and the ocean, which might be missed in daily life.
Chapel Cappella di Mare by Tadao Ando
A slit in the ceiling projects a cross on the silk-concrete walls of this wedding chapel by Tadao Ando on Awaji Island in Japan.
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum is a museum of carpentry tools in Kobe, Japan conserving ancient tools as an example of Japanese cultural heritage.
