Posts Tagged 'Japan'

Metabolism

Metabolism was a post-war Japanese architectural movement that fused ideas about architectural megastructures with those of organic biological growth. It had its first international exposure during CIAM’s 1959 meeting and its ideas were tentatively tested by students from Kenzo Tange’s

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Metabolism

Metabolism was a post-war Japanese architectural movement that fused ideas about architectural megastructures with those of organic biological growth. It had its first international exposure during CIAM’s 1959 meeting and its ideas were tentatively tested by students from Kenzo Tange’s

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Expo ’70 Osaka

Expo ’70 was a world’s fair held in Suita, Osaka, Japan, between March 15 and September 13, 1970. The theme of the Expo was “Progress and Harmony for Mankind.” In Japanese Expo ’70 is often referred to as Ōsaka Banpaku

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Expo ’70 Osaka

Expo ’70 was a world’s fair held in Suita, Osaka, Japan, between March 15 and September 13, 1970. The theme of the Expo was “Progress and Harmony for Mankind.” In Japanese Expo ’70 is often referred to as Ōsaka Banpaku

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Kenzo Tange

born September 4th, 1913 – died March 22nd, 2005

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Kenzo Tange

born September 4th, 1913 – died March 22nd, 2005

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Tadao Ando

born September 13rd, 1941

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Tadao Ando

born September 13rd, 1941

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Ryue Nishizawa

born February 7th, 1966 (西沢 立衛 Nishizawa Ryūe, born 1966 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese architect based in Tokyo. He is a graduate of Yokohama National University, and is director of his own firm, Office of Ryue Nishizawa, established

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Ryue Nishizawa

born February 7th, 1966 (西沢 立衛 Nishizawa Ryūe, born 1966 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese architect based in Tokyo. He is a graduate of Yokohama National University, and is director of his own firm, Office of Ryue Nishizawa, established

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Toyo Ito

born 1941 Toyo Ito (伊東 豊雄, Itō Toyoo, born 1 June 1941) is a Japanese architect known for creating conceptual architecture, in which he seeks to simultaneously express the physical and virtual worlds. He is a leading exponent of architecture

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Toyo Ito

born 1941 Toyo Ito (伊東 豊雄, Itō Toyoo, born 1 June 1941) is a Japanese architect known for creating conceptual architecture, in which he seeks to simultaneously express the physical and virtual worlds. He is a leading exponent of architecture

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Junya Ishigami

jnyi.jp Junya Ishigami (石上 純也 Ishigami Junya) is a Japanese architect born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1974.[1] He acquired his master’s degree in architecture and planning at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 2000. Ishigami worked with

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Junya Ishigami

jnyi.jp Junya Ishigami (石上 純也 Ishigami Junya) is a Japanese architect born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1974.[1] He acquired his master’s degree in architecture and planning at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 2000. Ishigami worked with

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Shohei Shigematsu

Partner at OMA oma.eu shoheishigematsu.com http://www.archdaily.com/.. (link to Shohei Shigematsu tag) Recent 2017 Innovation Conference in NYC Demonstrates How Design Makes a Difference • Architectural Record • 2017-10-23 Rem Koolhaas’s OMA New York to Design New Museum Expansion • Architectural Digest •

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Shohei Shigematsu

Partner at OMA oma.eu shoheishigematsu.com http://www.archdaily.com/.. (link to Shohei Shigematsu tag) Recent 2017 Innovation Conference in NYC Demonstrates How Design Makes a Difference • Architectural Record • 2017-10-23 Rem Koolhaas’s OMA New York to Design New Museum Expansion • Architectural Digest •

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Arata Isozaki

Arata Isozaki (磯崎 新, Isozaki Arata; born 23 July 1931) is a Japanese architect from Ōita. He graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1954,[1] and worked under Kenzo Tange before establishing his own firm in 1963.[1] His early projects

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Arata Isozaki

Arata Isozaki (磯崎 新, Isozaki Arata; born 23 July 1931) is a Japanese architect from Ōita. He graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1954,[1] and worked under Kenzo Tange before establishing his own firm in 1963.[1] His early projects

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Shigeru Ban

born 1957 shigerubanarchitects.com Pritzker Laureate 2014 Shigeru Ban (坂 茂 Ban Shigeru, born 5 August 1957)[2] is a Japanese architect, known for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard tubes used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. He

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Shigeru Ban

born 1957 shigerubanarchitects.com Pritzker Laureate 2014 Shigeru Ban (坂 茂 Ban Shigeru, born 5 August 1957)[2] is a Japanese architect, known for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard tubes used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. He

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Jun Aoki

https://www.aokijun.com Born: October 22, 1956 (age 64 years), Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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Jun Aoki

https://www.aokijun.com Born: October 22, 1956 (age 64 years), Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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Fumihiko Maki

born September 6th, 1928 Born September 6, 1928 (age 89) Tokyo, Japan Nationality Japanese Alma mater University of Tokyo (Bachelor of Architecture, 1952) Cranbrook Academy of Art (Master of Architecture, 1953) Graduate School of Design, Harvard University (Master of Architecture,

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Fumihiko Maki

born September 6th, 1928 Born September 6, 1928 (age 89) Tokyo, Japan Nationality Japanese Alma mater University of Tokyo (Bachelor of Architecture, 1952) Cranbrook Academy of Art (Master of Architecture, 1953) Graduate School of Design, Harvard University (Master of Architecture,

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Kiyonori Kikutake

Kiyonori Kikutake (菊竹 清訓 Kikutake Kiyonori) (April 1, 1928 – December 26, 2011) was a prominent Japanese architect known as one of the founders of the Japanese Metabolist group.[1] He was also the tutor and employer of several important Japanese

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Kiyonori Kikutake

Kiyonori Kikutake (菊竹 清訓 Kikutake Kiyonori) (April 1, 1928 – December 26, 2011) was a prominent Japanese architect known as one of the founders of the Japanese Metabolist group.[1] He was also the tutor and employer of several important Japanese

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