Designers/Artists

Some of the leading lights in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, arts and crafts have come together to create everything you see, feel and experience at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO.

Master Design AdvisorMr. Akira KURYU

Born in Chiba Prefecture. After receiving his Master's degree at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering at Waseda University, Kuryu worked at Maki and Associates. Established A.KURYU ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES Co., Ltd. in 1979.

Pursues architectural designs with dignity that blend with the environment so they become part of the scenery as they are, along with designing buildings with a comprehensive atmosphere through collaborations with designers of various backgrounds.

Principle works include Uemura Naomi Memorial Museum, Byodoin Temple (Hosho-kan), Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for Atomic Bomb Victims, Ise Jingu (Sengukan), Nara National Museum (Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall) and others. Served as architectural director for The 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan and Pacific Flora 2004 at the Shizuoka International Garden and Horticulture Exhibition, as well as numerous other exhibitions.

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