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Lighting of Niigata City History Museum “Minatopia” [Niigata Prefecture]


Fig. 1 Exterior of the museum (in the early evening).

Brief summary


Fig. 2 Entrance hall ceiling.

The Minatopia was established according to Niigata City’s History Museum Code to explain the history of Niigata City, to deepen the understanding of its history among the citizens, and to contribute to the social and cultural activities of the citizens by helping citizens intercommunicate, with history as an intermediary.

  • Location: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
  • Client: Niigata City
  • Design: MHS Planners, Architects & Engineers
  • Completion of construction: March 2004
  • Materials provided by: Katsuhiko Watanabe (Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation)
    Photographs (Fig. 1, Fig. 2):  Copyright Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation

*This text is quoted from “Lighting Photograph” published in the Journal of IEI-J, Vol. 90, Number 3,March 2006.The journal contains a description of the illumination facilities.