Byodoin Museum location: Uji, Kyoto Prefecture architects: Akira Kuryu Architect & Associates landscape design: Placemedia structural engineers: Ren. S. E. mechanical engineers: Kyoritsu System Design Office general contractors: Obayashi Corporation site area: 30,600m2 building area: 839.66m2 (museum: 816.04m2, south gate: 23.62m2) total floor area: 2,297.59m2 (museum: 2,249.42m2, south gate: 48.17m2) structure: steel frame, partly reinforced concrete (above ground), reinforced concrete (basement); 1 basement and 1 story principal use: museum completion date: July, 2000 next back top