https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1417 en-us The new wing of a Japanese museum resembles a glowing paper lantern at night, courtesy of Iwai Lumimedia Design.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13940 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13940-kyoto-national-museums-new-wing-lightens-up A combination of wall washers and spotlights illuminates the textured stone facade of the Heisei Chishinkan wing of the Kyoto National Museum. Photo © Kozo Okawa A combination of wall washers and spotlights illuminates the textured stone facade of the Heisei Chishinkan wing of the Kyoto National Museum. Photo © Kozo Okawa asia-society-texas-center.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7505-asia-society-texas-center Rose-colored light reflects off the facade’s Jura limestone and slender, channel-glass-like windows with aluminum mullions. Asia Society Texas CenterYoshio TaniguchiHoustonRose-colored light reflects off the facade’s Jura limestone and slender, channel-glass-like windows with aluminum mullions.Photo © Paul Hester The second-floor lounge looks out to a raised reflecting pool (with fog) toward downtown Houston’s skyline. Asia Society Texas CenterYoshio TaniguchiHoustonThe second-floor lounge looks out to a raised reflecting pool (with fog) toward downtown Houston’s skyline. Photo © Paul Hester Visitors arrive through the main entrance (at left) or via double doors that lead to a valet drop-off. Asia Society Texas CenterYoshio TaniguchiHouston Visitors arrive through the main entrance (at left) or via double doors that lead to a valet drop-off.Photo © Paul Hester Limestone, balsaltina stone, and cherry wood clad the Great Hall. Asia Society Texas CenterYoshio TaniguchiHoustonLimestone, balsaltina stone, and cherry wood clad the Great Hall.Photo © Paul Hester