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Tokyo Architecture, the International Forum's amazing Glass Hall

Mon, July 22, 2013, by Muza-chan

One of the most spectacular buildings from Japan is the Tokyo International Forum, designed by Rafael Vinoly, an Uruguayan architect: an astonishing 220-meters glass dome shaped like a ship, crossed by a network of open walkways.

Although made from glass and metal, the Glass Hall is a surprisingly friendly environment, that somehow feels natural because of the lighting and the absence of straight lines…

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Tokyo International Forum
Tokyo International Forum
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Fuji X100
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Focal Length: 23mm
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Shutter Speed: 1/125s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400
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