Hiroshi Sambuichi
ABOUT THE ARITST
Hiroshi Sambuichi is a contemporary Japanese architect recognized for designs that respond closely to natural forces such as wind, water, and sunlight. Based in Hiroshima, he often studies local environmental conditions before developing a project, allowing each building to emerge from its specific setting. His work frequently incorporates passive ventilation systems and carefully oriented openings that guide air and light through interior spaces. Notable projects include the Inujima Seirensho Art Museum, where he transformed a former industrial site into a sustainable cultural facility. Sambuichi’s approach emphasizes harmony between architecture and ecology, aiming to create structures that feel integrated with their surroundings rather than imposed upon them
PROJECTS:
Naoshima - Japan
NAOSHIMA HALL
ADDRESS:
696-1, Naoshima, Kagawa District, Kagawa 761-3110, Japan
ACCESS:
Restricted
Naoshima Hall, designed by Hiroshi Sambuichi, is a community-focused building in Honmura. Its natural materials, including wood and earth, and clever ventilation and lighting systems create a comfortable, flexible space that accommodates gatherings, performances, and daily activities while harmonizing with the island’s environment. An elegant blend of contemporary construction and detailing, mixed with traditional japanese forms.
DESCRIPTION:
The exterior is accessible to the public, but the interior is only accessible during events.
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IMAGE CREDIT:
Image: (1) WROT (2) Inesa Purnama (3)John Seb Barber (4) Serge (5-6) Stephan Ridgeway
INUJIMA SEIRENSHO ART MUSEUM
Inujima - Japan
ADDRESS:
327-4 Inujima, Higashi-ku, Okayama, 704-8153, Japan
ACCESS:
General: ¥2300 (¥2100 Online) | Under 15: FREE
HOURS:
9am - 4:30pm (Closed Tuesday-Thursday)
The Inujima Seirensho Art Museum created by Hiroshi Sambuichi, transforms a former copper refinery into a contemplative art space. Preserving industrial ruins, the architecture and installations highlight history, decay, and renewal, blending natural light, raw materials, and contemporary artworks to create a dialogue between past industry and present creativity.
DESCRIPTION:
There is a discount for tickets purchased in advance online. Ticket admission includes access to the art house projects on Inujima. Don’t miss the Naoshima Hall by Sambuichi on your trip to the art islands.
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IMAGE CREDIT:
Image: (1-2) Jun Kaneko (3) Kentaro Ohno (5-8) Kimon Berlin
