In Architecture

Mt. Fuji Heritage Center Mirrors the Mountain’s Shape

December 31, 2017

As the most famous and recognized parts of Japan, Mt. Fuji’s importance cannot be overstated. So the building that commemorates, educates, and inspires people about Mt. Fuji must be well executed. Enter the new Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, designed by star architect Shigeru Ban. With panoramic views of the mountain, the center offers interactive history and information, plus a nearly 200 meter spiral slope that mimics climbing the mountain itself. Via DesignBoom:

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.