Tokutoshi Torii
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese architect
and writer
. He has lived for more than ten years in Spain, researching Spanish architecture, especially the architecture of Gaudi, on which he has published several studies.
Architect
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and writer
Writer
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. He has lived for more than ten years in Spain, researching Spanish architecture, especially the architecture of Gaudi, on which he has published several studies.
Works
- Jizo Tower of Hatagaya, Tokyo 1971-73
- Reconstruction of Gaudi's project of the Catholic Missions for Africa in Tangiers (1892–93) 1981-82
- Casa de España (project), Tokyo 1984
- Asahiya Hotel, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 1986-87 (Mugito Architects)
- Sinkong Life Insurance Group Headquarters (project), Taipei 1986-87 (KMG *Architects & Engineers)
- Association of East Asian Relations, Tokyo, 1987-89 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Club House, Uchihara Country Club, Uchihara, Ibaraki 1989-90 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Takatsu Hotel, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 1989-90 (Mugito Architects)
- Club House, Higashi-Chiba Country Club, Togane, Chiba, 1990-93 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Club House, Tong Hwa Country Club, Taipei 1990-93 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Club House, Kozaki Country Club, Kozaki, Chiba, 1992-93 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Taiwan Cement Corporation Building, Taipei 1991-97 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Cathay Financial Center Building, Taipei 1995-97 (KMG Architects & Engineers)