In the mountains of Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, a curious art space is emerging. Ceramics artists Ximena Elgueda and Steven Ward are building "The Mountain Plaza," a terra-cotta amphitheater.
The husband-and-wife pair have been working on the project for the past 14 years and hope it will provide local people a place to enjoy music and drama.
Their central focus has been the acoustic shell, which forms the amphitheater's rear wall and projects the sound from the stage to the audience.
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