A folk village given a minimalist punctuation mark—Ando’s interventions make old timber feel newly strange.
Museum in Takamatsu, Japan.
Featured in Tadao Ando's definitive monograph, Tadao Ando: Complete Works 1975–Today.
Visitor Guide
Let the vernacular buildings lead, then notice when Ando ‘quiet’ concrete shows up like a contemporary footnote.
Mid-morning for soft light through trees; late afternoon for warm timber tones against cool concrete.
Open-air museum with ticketed entry; hours vary by season. Plan for outdoor walking; weather matters.
The nerd joy is the collision: handcrafted joinery next to Ando’s formwork precision—two construction cultures arguing politely.
2–3 hours
Design & Structure
Adaptive insertion: contemporary paths, walls, and pavilions choreograph movement through relocated vernacular buildings. The design method is curatorial—editing a landscape of artifacts.
Timber, stone, and Ando’s fair-faced concrete: material contrast is the thesis—old craft vs new precision.
Structures are mostly traditional timber; Ando’s concrete inserts create retaining and framing elements that subtly re-route loads and movement through the site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Shikoku Mura?+
Shikoku Mura was designed by Tadao Ando and completed in 1976. It is located in Takamatsu, Japan.
Where is Shikoku Mura located?+
Shikoku Mura is located in Takamatsu, Japan. Its coordinates are 34.3456°, 134.1089°.
When was Shikoku Mura built?+
Shikoku Mura was completed in 1976. It was designed by Tadao Ando.
Can I visit Shikoku Mura?+
Shikoku Mura is a real building in Takamatsu that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.