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Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum of Azumino An art museum accommodating the works of Takahashi Setsuro, a lacquerware artist who received the Order of Culture. It is located in a region called Azumino in Nagano prefecture, an idyllic and beautiful place. The premises are the house where Takahashi Setsuro was born, including an old residential house and a warehouse. The art museum consists of an old building with a renovated interior, and a newly built building. The signs were designed to be objective and simple to make sure that they harmonize with both new and old buildings irrespective of the times. SDA (Japan sign design Association) / Prize for Semi-Excellence. Architect : Hiroshi Miyazaki / Plants-Associates Inc. Complete date : 2003 Total floor area : 1,289m2