A: Omotesando Hills (2006) (??????)B: Complex (shops, restaurants, event space and apartments)C: This complex was built in 2006 along a 250-meter section of Omotesando street, and blends in with the natural surroundings.However, its construction aroused controversy, since the building replaced the Dojunkai Aoyama Apartments built in 1927, which symbol-ized revival after the great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 in the Omotesando area. The destruction of the old apartments raised ques-tions about Japan’s commitment to preserving historic buildings, andthere was resistance from local landowners who were concerned thatAndoh’s buildings were too fashionable for the area. However, Andoh created a gentle spiraling slope inside the new building to provide barri-er-free access to the shops that line it. There is a garden on the roof ofthe apartments, and the building is kept low to match the row of Keyakitrees that stand along Omotesando street. A part of the Dojunkai Aoyama Apartment still remains in Omotesando Hills.D: 4-12-10, Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, TokyoTel: (03)3497-0310URL: http://www.omotesandohills.com/english/index.htmlE: Mon. to Sat. from 11:00 (Shops till 21:00, Restaurants till 24:00, Cafetill 23:00) Sun. from 11:00 (Shops till 20:00, Restaurants till 23:00, Cafetill 22:00)F: 2 min. on foot from Omotesando Station on Ginza, Hanzomon orChiyoda Subway LineTokyo AreaA: La Collezione (1989) (??????????)B: Event SpaceC: A rare example of Andoh’s work that can be found in Tokyo. While the exterior is plain concrete, the halls are used for wedding receptionsand the like. Multi-purpose spaces inside the building have full glass win-dows, giving the feeling of a totally open and free atmosphere.D: 6-1-3, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, TokyoTel: (03)5468-1825 Fax: (03)5468-1809URL: http://www.lacollezione.jp/E: Varies according to the events.F: 5-min. walk from Omote-sando Sta. on Subway Ginza, Hanzomon orChiyoda Line. 2 1 Tadao Andoh – correspond to those on the map on pages 7 / 8 & 8 / 8.281Kyoto AreaA: Garden of Fine Art, Kyoto (1994) (??????????)B: Open-air art museumC: The structure is built with plain concrete without any color. There isno roof, so you do not feel like you are inside a building. The structureinvolves the world’s first three-dimensional corridor-style garden ofpaintings, made of slopes overlapping throughout the entire space fromthe ground floor down to the two basement floors.D: Shimogamo Hangi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Pref.Tel: (075)724-2188 Fax: (075)724-2189URL: http://toban-meiga.seesaa.netE: 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:30)Closed: Dec. 28–Jan. 4F: 3-min. walk from Kitayama Sta. Exit No. 3 on Subway Karasuma Line Admission: •100 for adults, •50 for children.Osaka Area A: Suntory Museum “Tenpozan” (1994) (???????????[?? ?]) B: Cultural facilities complex (Gallery/IMAX 3D Theater, etc.)C: Received the 38th Architectural Trade Association Award. More ofan amusement facility than an art museum. The 5th floor gallery is bright in tone, looking out into the expansive in front. This building also introduces a solar power generation system.D: 1-5-10, Kaigan-dori, Minato-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Pref.Tel: (06)6577-0001 Fax: (06)6577-9200URL: http://www.suntory.com/culture-sports/smt/E: Gallery: 10:30 – 19:30 (Enter before 19:00)IMAX Theater: 11:00 – 19:00Museum Shop: 10:00 – 19:30, CafÈ Solare: 11:00 – 20:30, Sky Lounge:11:30 – 20:30Closed: Mon. (open when Mon. falls on a national holiday).F: 5-min. walk from Osaka-ko Sta. on Subways Chuo & TechnoportLines3-min. walk from City bus, Tenpozan Bus Stop Admission: Gallery •1,300, IMAX Theater •1,000.

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