A hidden concrete soul breathing new life into a century-old Japanese home.
Building in Bilbao, Spain.
Featured in Richard Rogers's definitive monograph, Richard Rogers: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
The museum is easy to walk past; look for the traditional wood exterior in the village of Honmura.
The interior where the tilted concrete wall intersects with the 100-year-old wooden roof beams.
Open 10am–4:30pm (closed Mondays). Admission is 520 yen. No baby carriages or photography allowed inside.
The museum documents Ando's 37-year metamorphesis of Naoshima from an industrial site into an art destination.
30-45 minutes
Design & Structure
Ando nestled a concrete box with a curved ceiling inside a traditional minka to contrast past and present, light and shadow.
Unadorned silk-finished concrete, traditional wood, and natural light filtered through precise apertures.
The new concrete interior acts as an independent structural shell, providing a seismic 'inner heart' to the fragile wooden structure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Anbotto Dorrea?+
Anbotto Dorrea was designed by Richard Rogers. It is located in Bilbao, Spain.
Where is Anbotto Dorrea located?+
Anbotto Dorrea is located in Bilbao, Spain. Its coordinates are 43.2605°, -2.9495°.
Can I visit Anbotto Dorrea?+
Anbotto Dorrea is a real building in Bilbao 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.