tokyo-based 16A architecture studio finds inspiration in the mountains and the clouds for the TSMmuseum.
the project features a two-story volume mounted on a series of irregular plinths, suspending the building
like a cloud. the plinths themselves sit atop a raised mound on the ground which holds the museum’s storage, office and library facilities in addition to a cafe. this mound is inspired by the formation of mount
fuji as found in japanese woodblock prints of hokusai. the raised volume above features a zig-zag like
design that opens the space up to the park around it. the massive length of glass surrounding it, keeps he
space light, floating like a cloud.

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