tokyo's avant-garde architecture tends to the monolithic, echoing the spirit of a city where things need to be big. here are some examples:
^ tokyo international forum (1996), in yurakucho. architect: rafael vinoly - also known as "the ark." one whole side of the ship-shaped building is an unbroken glass wall. all the criss-crossing walkways are open to the public. it would be a great place for a game of tag.
^ another view of the tokyo international forum (above).
for more, see www.greatbuildings.com/buildings . . . _International_Forum.html (great photos!).
^ tokyo metropolitan government complex...
some october light shines on downtown oakland
whiffs of fog linger in the light and crisp morning air
found this angle from volkswagon of oakland's parking lot. 2740 broadway