Toyo Ito's National Taiwan University Library in Taipei

Spain - Barcelona - Toyo Ito facade The story goes that famous Japanese Architect Toyo Ito initially turned down the commission to redesign this facade on the Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona. When he realised it was almost opposite Gaudis Casa Mila (La Pedrera) he quickly changed his mind. Barcelona, Spain - Toyo Ito

A look at the architectural trend of windowless homes.

Last week it was announced that Toyo Ito was awarded the 2013 Pritzker Prize for architecture, arguably the highest award in the discipline. I’ve been debating which of his projects...

This is a library for an art university located in the suburbs of Tokyo. Passing through the main entrance gate, the site lies behind a front garden with sm ...

Courtesy of Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects

Designed in 2006, and under construction since 2009, Toyo Ito & Associates much anticipated Taichung Metropolitan Opera House has finally...

Some of the creations of the Japanese architect, who has been awarded the 2013 Pritzker architecture prize

Between a mountain and a small lake in Gifu lies the Meiso no Mori Municipal Funeral Hall. The Funeral Hall takes its name, Meiso no Mori, from the Japanese ...