Hirosawa Pond in Saga, Kyoto is full of natural beauty in all seasons. The view to the Pond forms the lush surroundings for the Museum. Mokichi Okada was a religious leader, art connoisseur and philosopher, who also built the MOA Museum, renowned for its art collection. Artistic quality, harmony of natural and architectural beauty and integration of tradition and innovation in a beautiful creative statement was the project brief. "Separation of Functions", "Radical New Roof Structure" and "Preservation of Existing Trees" were the guiding principles for the design, which combine with the handiwork of traditional artisans and nature in its creation of a new aesthetic. The roof is formed of 3.2mm thick steel plates folded into the form of human hands in prayer. The folds form air spaces, which bring natural light into the internal spaces and greatly improve the thermal insulation. This integrates structure, environment and energy reduction into a futuristic Modern Japanese Style. The Museum is open to the public free of charge and will provide strollers with a casual stop and a fresh appreciation of the harmony between natural and manmade beauty in a sustainable architecture whose value will increase over years.%京都嵯峨広沢の池の風景は.四季折々の美しさに恵まれ.春はしだれ桜.夏は愛宕山より涼しげな風， 秋は空一面の紅葉，冬は一面雪景色の風景に包まれる。敷地から広沢池への眺望は特に素晴らし，京都市内とは思えない自然環境の中，この記念館は位置す る。同教団のMOA美術館には.「紅白梅図屏風（国宝）/尾形光琳」をはじめ，数多くの重要美術品が所 蔵されている。このことからも，岡田茂吉師が宗教家のみならず，美術家.思想家であることが容易に想 像できる。
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