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My Life as an Architect in Tokyo
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My Life as an Architect in Tokyo

Author: Kengo Kuma

About the tenth anniversary of his birthday, Kengo Kuma came into contact with the fish-shaped Yoyogi Gymnasium by Kenzō Tange, completed for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and decided he would become an...

About the tenth anniversary of his birthday, Kengo Kuma came into contact with the fish-shaped Yoyogi Gymnasium by Kenzō Tange, completed for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and decided he would become an architect. In the approximately five decades that followed, he has become one of the most exciting and influential architects in the world. Kuma is globally known...

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  • Themes Architecture
  • Language English
  • Number of pages Number of pages 128
  • Cover Cover Hardcover
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2021
  • Publisher Publisher Thames & Hudson
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About the tenth anniversary of his birthday, Kengo Kuma came into contact with the fish-shaped Yoyogi Gymnasium by Kenzō Tange, completed for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and decided he would become an architect. In the approximately five decades that followed, he has become one of the most exciting and influential architects in the world. Kuma is globally known for his bold and materially expressive buildings, recognized for his creative use of traditional materials and the use of innovative materials in local forms. He is perhaps less known for his work in his native Japan, where he actively works towards the preservation of ancient construction techniques and art. An intense curiosity for all forms of buildings and a rich knowledge of the world gained through extensive travels make Kuma a unique commentator on the dynamic architecture of Tokyo. Through twenty-five stories, this intimate small publication paints a picture of how a building inspired a young boy to become an architect, how the national heritage of Japan influences his thinking, and how his professional experience has made him one of the most successful architects of his generation. This book contains something for everyone: design knowledge, perspectives on Japanese culture, a tour of Tokyo, and the sincere commitment to producing buildings that have significance and long-lasting durability. With 41 illustrations, 21 in color print.

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Author
Kengo Kuma
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Language
English
Cover
Hardcover
Number of Pages
128
Release Date
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Publication Date
2021
Award
-
Dimensions
13.5x18.5 cm
Art Albums
Yes
Subjects
Architecture
ISBN-13
9780500343616

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