Atop a hill in the Osaka University of Arts campus, this construction seeks to meld with the topography and natural environment besides harnessing views of the landscape and city. Hence Kazuyo Sejima – founder, with Ryue Nishizawa, of the firm SANAA – has designed a roof that slopes down to the ground in three undulating transitable canopies. These continue inside to form circulation routes and stairs. Featuring research laboratories, conference halls, and digital art galleries, the concrete building presents an abundance of glazing, ensuring a strong visual connection with the surroundings.