Takarazuka University Of Art And Design

Satellite Building, Osaka, Japan

Japan's prestigious Takarazuka University of Art and Design was founded in 1987 to facilitate traditional art and design education while encouraging new opportunities made possible by on-going technological innovation. The University seeks to foster creativity in various fields of study, provide students with professional art and design expertise, and make a lasting contribution to the industry and society at large. To help support this mission, the University unveiled a new satellite facility in Osaka in the spring of 2002, housing the University's Division of Continuing Education. To best symbolize its focus on the marriage of traditional art and modern innovation, the approximately 200-foot high building makes use of the latest advancements in intelligent LED illumination from Color Kinetics Japan to distinguish its presence against the Osaka city skyline.   Learn more...

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Photo Credit: Nacasa & Partners

Project Credits
Architect:	Tadao Ando Architect & Associates
Lighting Design:	James Turrell
Installation Video
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