{"id":279,"date":"2020-03-11T17:18:34","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T08:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sompo-museum.org\/?page_id=264"},"modified":"2025-04-08T01:49:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T01:49:00","slug":"concept","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sompo-museum.org\/en\/about-us\/concept\/","title":{"rendered":"Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n    .p-about-concept-construction-detail__text {\n        text-align: left;\n    }\n.p-about-concept-egovui {\npadding: 50px 20px;\n}\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n.p-about-concept-egovui {\npadding: 80px 40px;\n}\n}<\/p>\n<p>.p-about-concept-egovui__inner {\nmax-width: 1166px;\nmargin: 0 auto;\n}<\/p>\n<p>@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n.p-about-concept-egovui__figure {\nmargin: 60px auto 0;\ntext-align: center;\n}\n}<\/p>\n<p>.p-about-concept-egovui__picture > * {\nwidth: auto;\n}<\/p>\n<p>.p-about-concept-egovui__text {\npadding-top: 23px;\nfont-size: 1.8rem;\nline-height: 1.94444;\n}<\/p>\n<p>html[lang=\"ja\"] .p-about-concept-egovui__text {\ntext-align: justify;\ntext-justify: inter-ideograph;\n}<\/p>\n<p>@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n.p-about-concept-egovui__text {\npadding-top: 53px;\ntext-align: center;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<p><main class=\"l-main\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"l-main-header l-main-header--about-concept\">\n<div class=\"l-main-header__inner\">\n<h1 class=\"c-heading-01\"><span>About Sompo Museum of Art<\/span>Concept<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/l-main-header__inner -->\n  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/l-main-header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-about-menu__wrap\">\n<nav class=\"p-about-menu\">\n<div class=\"p-about-menu__inner\">\n<p class=\"p-about-menu__trigger js-accordion\">menu<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-about-menu__body\">\n<ul class=\"p-about-menu__list\">\n<li class=\"p-about-menu__item\"><a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/\" class=\"p-about-menu__link\">About Sompo<br \/>\n                              Museum of Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p-about-menu__item\"><a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/greeting\/\"\n                              class=\"p-about-menu__link\">Greeting<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p-about-menu__item is-active\"><a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/concept\/\"\n                              class=\"p-about-menu__link\">Concept<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p-about-menu__item\"><a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/history\/\"\n                              class=\"p-about-menu__link\">History<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p-about-menu__item\"><a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/foundation\/\"\n                              class=\"p-about-menu__link\">About the<br \/>\n                              Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-menu__list -->\n              <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-menu__body -->\n          <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-menu__inner --><br \/>\n      <\/nav>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-menu -->\n  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-menu__wrap --><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-about-index-top\">\n<p class=\"p-about-index-top__text\">The Sompo Museum of Art is the only art museum in Asia<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">with one of Vincent Van Gogh\u2019s masterpieces of his <em>Sunflowers<\/em> series in its collection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-about-index-top__text\">Located in the Tokyo district of Shinjuku that boasts the busiest train stations in the world,<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">the museum acts as a communicator of arts and culture with the aim of<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">helping to develop a new interest in these fields. It also promotes exchange<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">in Japan and abroad and strives to be an appealing art museum for all by fostering diverse values.<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">The concept behind the museum\u2019s exterior design is a combination of vertical and<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">curved surfaces that reflect motifs of the artworks of Seiji Togo that form the core<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">of its collection, while also maintaining harmony with the out-flaring base of<br \/>\n        <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">the neighboring Sompo Japan headquarters building.\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-index-top --><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-construction\">\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-construction__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p-about-concept-construction__heading c-heading-02\">Facility Overview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-construction__main\">\n<figure class=\"p-about-concept-construction__figure\">\n               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_construction_01_pc.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n               <\/figure>\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-construction__table\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n                      .p-about-concept-construction__table .c-table th {\n                          width: 150px;\n                      }\n                  <\/style>\n<table class=\"c-table\">\n<tr>\n<th>Architectural design<\/th>\n<td>TAISEI DESIGN Planners, Architects &#038; Engineers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Exhibition gallery design<\/th>\n<td>TANSEISHA Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Construction<\/th>\n<td>Reinforced concrete<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Total floor area<\/th>\n<td>3,956 square meters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Floors<\/th>\n<td>6 above ground, 1 basement level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-construction__table -->\n          <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-logo__main --><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n                  .p-about-concept-construction-detail__text {\n                      text-align: left;\n                  }\n              <\/style>\n<div class=\"l-row\">\n<div class=\"l-col-12 l-col-4-md\">\n<figure class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__figure\">\n                          <picture class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \nsrcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_02_pc-sp.jpg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \nsrcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_02_pc-sp.jpg\"><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_02_pc-sp.jpg\"\n                                  src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_02_pc-sp.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                          <\/picture>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__title\">The Building<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__text\">The design concepts behind the Sompo Museum of Art building was to reflect the image of Seiji Togo\u2019s art while also incorporating soft curves designed to blend well with the gently out-flaring base of Sompo Japan\u2019s headquarters building. These curves have been incorporated both in the building\u2019s interior and exterior to create unique spatial effects.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"l-col-12 l-col-4-md\">\n<figure class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__figure\">\n                          <picture class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \nsrcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_03_pc-sp.jpg\"\n                                  alt=\"\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \nsrcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_03_pc-sp.jpg\"\n                                  alt=\"\"><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_03_pc-sp.jpg\"\n                                  src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_03_pc-sp.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                          <\/picture>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__title\">Building Interior<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__text\">The building consists of a 1<sup>st<\/sup> floor entrance hall, a 2<sup>nd<\/sup> floor museum shop and rest area, and exhibition galleries from the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> to 5<sup>th<\/sup> floors. Wood has been used in the ceilings and floors of the museum shop and rest area to create a space where visitors can enjoy the afterglow of their visit to the museum in a comfortable atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"l-col-12 l-col-4-md\">\n<figure class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__figure\">\n                          <picture class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \nsrcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_04_pc-sp.jpg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \nsrcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_04_pc-sp.jpg\"><br \/>\n                              <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_04_pc-sp.jpg\"\n                                  src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/img_construction_04_pc-sp.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                          <\/picture>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__title\">Exhibition Galleries<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-construction-detail__text\">The exhibition galleries were designed around white tones to make the art works stand out. A variety of fittings are installed in the exhibition galleries to enable various styles of exhibitions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-construction-detail -->\n      <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-construction__inner -->\n  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-construction --><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-egovui\">\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-egovui__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p-about-concept-egovui__heading c-heading-02\">Initiatives by the Sompo Museum of Art to Address Environmental Issues<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-logo__text\">The Sompo Museum of Art is contributing to the creation of a resilient and sustainable society, by working to be environmentally aware in its management\/operations, and to resolve environmental issues in cooperation with the Sompo Group, so as to leave behind the precious environment of earth for future generations. <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">\uff08See here for Sompo Holdings\u2019 sustainability initiatives: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sompo-hd.com\/en\/csr\/\" class=\"c-link\">https:\/\/www.sompo-hd.com\/en\/csr\/<\/a>\uff09<\/p>\n<section class=\"l-section\">\n<h3 class=\"c-heading-03\">[Initiatives in Facilities\/Exhibitions]<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"c-list c-text\">\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Switching to using electricity from renewable energy sources (electricity generated by a hydroelectric plant that produces no CO2).<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Installing highly energy saving ventilation systems.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Making all lights in the museum LEDs, and installing motion sensors in the lights behind the building.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Installing movable partitions in the exhibition rooms.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Recycling and efficiently using the temporary walls and exhibition stands, back panels, floor covering veneer, etc.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Reducing paper-based printed materials (exhibition posters, pamphlets, etc.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Implementing periodic inspections of pest occurrence, and pest control through cleaning, etc. (reducing the use of chemicals).<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Discontinuing the use of plastic shopping bags in the museum shop.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Discontinuing the use of plastic products in the museum caf\u00e9 and using environmentally friendly products.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Educating future generations through VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"l-section\">\n<h3 class=\"c-heading-03\">[Initiatives as an organization]<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"c-list c-text\">\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Ensuring lights are turned off in areas where there are no employees, and only partially use lights before starting work\/during overtime hours.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Appropriately separating garbage in line with building policies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Ensuring the recycle and reuse of fixtures, etc., and promoting green purchases.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Using recycled paper and reducing the amount of paper used.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Reducing business trips through using online meeting systems.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-list__item--dot\">Collecting and donating old books, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-egovui__inner -->\n  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-egovui --><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-logo\">\n<div class=\"p-about-concept-logo__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"p-about-concept-logo__heading c-heading-02\">Sompo Museum of Art\u2019s Logo<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"p-about-concept-logo__figure\">\n              <picture class=\"p-about-concept-logo__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \nsrcset=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_logo_01_pc@2x.png 2x, \/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_logo_01_pc.png\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_logo_01_sp.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_logo_01_pc@2x.png 2x\"\n                      src=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_logo_01_pc.png\" alt=\"\">\n              <\/picture>\n          <\/figure>\n<p class=\"p-about-concept-logo__text\">Our logo is based around a motif from Seiji Togo\u2019s Surrealistic Stroll, which is part of the museum\u2019s collection.<br \/>\n            <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">Finding a wonderful work of art allows people to open their hearts and minds, <br \/>\n            <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">feeling as though they exist within the world the artwork reveals. We believe that the individual engaged with works of art is a symbol for freedom of the heart and mind.<br \/>\n            <br class=\"u-dn-md--down\">We chose to use this as our logo with the hope that we put due importance on the freedom provided by art.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-logo__inner -->\n  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/p-about-concept-logo --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"p-category-navi\">\n<div class=\"p-category-navi__inner\">\n<ul class=\"p-category-navi__list\">\n<li class=\"p-category-navi__item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/\" class=\"p-category-navi__link\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"p-category-navi__figure\">\n                          <picture class=\"p-category-navi__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/img_about_SompoMuseum_pc.jpg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/img_about_SompoMuseum_sp.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/img_about_SompoMuseum_pc.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                          <\/picture>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p class=\"p-category-navi__text\">About Sompo Museum of Art<\/p>\n<p>                  <\/a><!-- \/p-category-navi__link -->\n              <\/li>\n<p><!-- \/p-category-navi__item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"p-category-navi__item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/greeting\/\" class=\"p-category-navi__link\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"p-about-index-navi__figure\">\n              <picture class=\"p-about-index-navi__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_nav_01_pc-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_nav_01_sp-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img_nav_01_pc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n              <\/picture>\n            <\/figure>\n<p class=\"p-category-navi__text\">Greeting<\/p>\n<p>                  <\/a><!-- \/p-category-navi__link -->\n              <\/li>\n<p><!-- \/p-category-navi__item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"p-category-navi__item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/history\/\" class=\"p-category-navi__link\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"p-category-navi__figure\">\n                          <picture class=\"p-category-navi__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_nav_03_pc.jpg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_nav_03_sp.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/image\/about-us\/img_nav_03_pc.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                          <\/picture>\n                      <\/figure>\n<p class=\"p-category-navi__text\">History<\/p>\n<p>                  <\/a><!-- \/p-category-navi__link -->\n              <\/li>\n<p><!-- \/p-category-navi__item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"p-category-navi__item\">\n                  <a 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