Mar 2, 2020 · See the details of the structural assembly of five projects carried out by Kengo Kuma using wood.

With work spanning over three decades, the AD100 Hall of Famer has no shortage of impressive projects. Below, AD looks back at 9 of Kuma’s most influential and career-defining buildings. This...

Sep 17, 2021 · We’ll take a look at 10 Kengo Kuma buildings that showcase his architectural style and aspects of his design philosophy. This selection spans a variety of locations in many countries. If you find yourself near one, make sure to visit and see if you can get a sense of what makes this Japanese architect special! 1. Takanawa Gateway Station, Tokyo.

Mar 22, 2023 · His design philosophies revolve around reinventing natural materials. His architectural structures aim to recover traditional Japanese buildings by reinterpreting them into modern designs. He utilized and treated materials as …

Jan 29, 2015 · We also focused on a heavy timber construction technique coming from the US, which uses large sections of wood. In Japan this translated to the composite column, which uses smaller pieces of...

Kengo Kuma (隈 研吾, Kuma Kengo, born August 8, 1954) is a Japanese architect and emeritus professor in the Department of Architecture (Graduate School of Engineering) at the University of Tokyo. Frequently compared to contemporaries Shigeru Ban and Kazuyo Sejima, Kuma is also noted for his prolific writings.

Aug 25, 2023 · Next, we present 21 projects where Kengo Kuma masterfully uses construction materials. Located along the waterfront in the city of Dundee, Scotland, this museum appears as a petrified ship.

Oct 15, 2022 · In the wealthy district of Minami-Aoyama in Tokyo lies a bakery with unusual architecture that sells Taiwanese cakes, named SunnyHills. Created by the firm Kengo Kuma and Associates in 2013, this three-dimensional construction takes the appearance of an imposing bamboo basket.

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Aug 30, 2021 · Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has designed significant projects around the world including the Japan National Stadium and V&A Dundee. Editor Philip Jodidio picks 10 of the architect's key...