Built on reclaimed land 5kms offshore to protect the local environment and control noise pollution, the architecture is internationally renowned for its blend of artistic and functional features: the roof's design creates an image of soaring, and the grand atrium extends across separate floors for domestic and international flights. Blending environmental concepts and a progressive design process brought together with international cooperation, has set the standard for architecture in the 21st century. It was constructed in 1993 with sand-drain fountain methods. A sea wall was built to ensure against typhoons, and it has even heald firm in the 1995 Kobe earthquake. The island has been gradually sinking under the weight of the island, to outstanding expense. Architect: Renzo Piano
Written by
George Monkhouse.
There are no posts. Why not be the first to have your say?
Experience the culture of Japan, its traditions, cuisine & beautiful countryside on this guided 18 day tour from Kyoto to Kyushu. From £2850.
Enriching exploration of secrets, treasures and traditions of Japan, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam or India on one of Tauck's fascinating tours
Explore the very best of Asia's beautiful & remote scenery from Mongolia to tropical south east Asia with the adventure cycling specialists.
Save time and money! Find the best flight prices to destinations worldwide with Bookingbuddy. Search all the major airlines…
Experience the beauty of New Zealand on an Active New Zealand guided tour. Hiking, biking, kayaking are just a few of the activities on offer.

Gaudí’s phenomenal neogothic masterpiece (‘the last great sanctuary of Christendom’), although yet incomplete, contains his gre…

Significantly more graceful and elegant than the rest of Sydney, the Opera House is beautiful from all angles, and worth lookin…

Once again New York’s tallest building, this Art Deco structure rises 1,252 feet (381metre) from the ground, with 102 floors an…

Mount Koya or Koyasan is the home of Shingon Buddhism. More than a hundred temples stand in, on and around the small town at t…

'Japan's all-female theater troupe was founded in the Osaka suburb of Takarazuka in 1913 and has been going strong ever since. …

One of Japan's foremost national treasures, the Horyu Gakumonji temple complex is a series of multi-story pagodas and halls, co…