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This private design museum, Japan’s first, opened in 2007 and was intended first of all as a tribute to past achievements of Japan in the area of (industrial, architectural, environmental and fashion) design. Secondly, it should also function as a beacon of inspiration on how to approach future endeavors from a design and aesthetic point of view. The interior spaces of the Design Sight Museum exude a captivating simplicity.
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Influenced by Issey Miyake’s 2003 article advocating for a Japanese design museum, a concept he had shared with Tadao Ando since the 1980s, the project evolved to an interactive space for public engagement in design culture. This evolution led to the opening of 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in March 2007, a significant addition to Tokyo’s cultural scene. Our aim is to promote understanding and interest in design by involving designers, company people, engineers, craftsmen, and the general public. Tokyo Midtown is the result of a long redevelopment project on the former site of the Defense Ministry in the Roppongi district of Tokyo. Constructed in a public park in the northwest part of this recovered area, this gallery for exhibitions on the theme of design is centered on the international fashion designer Issey Miyake. The two-story, 4,252-square-foot museum is actually one of two trapezoidal buildings that Ando designed for the site.
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This project would not have succeeded without the skills and techniques offered by all the craftsmen involved in its construction. People on the site bravely tackled the difficulties inherent in accommodating the requirements of the design without any compromise. I hope it will act as a center to inspire even higher levels of designs and spread them around the world.
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Nestled amidst a serene, open public space, seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings. The decision to submerge 80% of the building’s floor space underground was a deliberate choice to preserve the tranquility of the environment. The success of this ambitious project is a tribute to the skilled craftsmen who meticulously executed the design without compromise, showcasing the pinnacle of Japanese construction expertise. For those of us that hold a great interest in architecture and design, the Design Sight (read as “two-one two-one design sight”) behind Roppongi's Tokyo Midtown building is certainly worth a visit.
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Diners are greeted by the café’s open kitchen and tables oriented toward the parklike setting. Design mavens arrive at a reception area and then descend to the museum’s main floor and its two galleries by way of Japan’s only trapezoidal elevator or a floating concrete stairway. Echoing the building’s geometric mantra, one gallery is a trapezoid illuminated by indirect light from above. The other is a 16-foot-tall rectangle with a row of columns along one edge. The purpose of the space and its rotating exhibits is to shine a new, inquisitive light on the design consideration and detail behind everyday items and events. Their key motivations are to promote understanding and interest in design for both experts and the general public.
Ando’s use of neutral tones and strategic lighting creates an atmosphere that allows the exhibited designs to take center stage. The museum’s interior serves as a canvas for the art and design it houses, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between form and function. Ando’s meticulous spatial planning is evident in the seamless flow of the museum’s interior. The carefully curated exhibition spaces allow visitors to engage with design concepts in a dynamic and immersive manner. The architect’s thoughtful consideration of user experience is palpable as one navigates through the interconnected galleries. 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT is situated in the heart of Tokyo Midtown, a vibrant and modern district in the Roppongi area of Tokyo, known for its blend of art, culture, and night life.
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We hope visitors will be exposed to visions of designs that advance towards a future which we cannot yet see. This low-slung building in the garden at Tokyo Midtown hosts rotating exhibitions focused on cutting-edge art and design. Designed by architect Tadao Ando, the subdued exterior belies the expansive and bright gallery space, where exhibits focus on presenting the world of design in an exciting and accessible light. Tokyo Midtown was created to be the center of design culture in Japan, driven by facilities including 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, Suntory Museum of Art and Tokyo Midtown Design Hub. Nearby Tokyo Midtown is home to The National Art Center, Tokyo, Mori Art Museum, the design-themed complex AXIS, architecture specialist TOTO Gallery-MA and a number of design offices. 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT is itself enhenced by synergy with those facilities in the area.
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The project then took shape in the form of 21_21 Design Sights, which opened its doors in Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown, in March 2007.Tokyo Midtown is a new development with a range of offices, parks, shopping malls, apartments, restaurants and museums. The area around Roppongi is well known for its many pioneering galleries with contemporary art, architecture and design. In recent years the local art and design scene has been given a boost with the opening of the Mori Museum of Art in Roppongi Hills, followed by the National Tokyo Art Center in Nogizaka and the Suntory Museum of Art in Tokyo Midtown. In the heart of Tokyo, Tadao Ando’s Design Sight Museum stands as a beacon of architectural brilliance and design ingenuity. From its thoughtfully planned interior spaces to the expressive facade that graces the city skyline, every aspect of the museum tells a story of purposeful design.
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Design tools have evolved dramatically so that anyone can produce beautiful lines and forms. This proliferation risks copy-and-paste jobs that take design down blind alleys. Let’s admit not just that we are influenced by such pieces, but let’s be jealous of them! The greatest masters and regular people live to the same age, so let all of us use our time to create wonderful Originals for the future,’ he continued. While the café and museum function independently, their entrances face each other at grade.
‘The Original’ doesn’t contain only products from the history of design, but also recent items created in the last two decades, equally well-known and treated as if they were always recognizable. ‘If the dot is influential, it develops into a line or expands into a surface. Later designs continue these vectors, varying or deviating in a process that can continue over long periods. Ultimately, The Original may lose its position, as we forget it as the starting point. Nevertheless, The Original and the power of its originality has fundamentally enriched us,’ he said.
No matter your reason for visiting, this list can help get you started in planning your trip to Japan. It’s one thing to see mages of sakura blossoms or Shibuya Crossing, to truly experience Tokyo, you must see it in motion. I took a holiday in Japan after Milan Design Week and was so fortunate to receive some Japan travel tips from Elisabetta before flying to Tokyo. She has plenty of recommendations from her own travels, including this 10 day itinerary to Tokyo and Kyoto.
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