Ark Nova in Matsushima, Japan, 2013 Arata Isozaki, Tokyo, Japan and Anish Kapoor, London, UK

Arata Isozaki collaborated with sculptor Anish Kapoor to design the world’s first inflatable concert hall. The pneumatic structure toured areas of Japan affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, hosting performances as part of the Lucerne Festival.

Interior and exterior photographs courtesy of Lucerne Festival Ark Nova.

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