Mt. Fuji Heritage Center
Shizuoka, Japan
Mt. Fuji Heritage Center

Summary

Designed by the Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, this UNESCO world heritage project features an inverted, latticed cone evoking the image of Japan's most iconic landmark in its reflection in a large water basin.

  • Optimized iconic cone and facade timber geometries.
  • Produced accurate pre-fabrication data.
  • Improved coordination process through integrated platform utilization.
  • Optimized the exhibition design layouts through simulations.
rePresentative project info

Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka

Owner

Shizuoka Prefecture

Architect

Shigeru Ban Architects

General Contractor

Sato Kogyo

Facade Contractor
Project Duration

2013 - 2017

Opening Date
Area

6,100 m2 (SA)
2,000 m2 (BA)
3,400 m2 (GFA)

Program

Museum

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