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The Tange Residence, also known as the Seijo Villa, is an iconic architectural masterpiece designed by the acclaimed Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. Built in 1953, it remains the only residential…
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Kenzo Tange’s 1960 Master Plan for Tokyo aimed to address the challenges of urban sprawl faced by industrial cities. With a deep understanding of emerging urban trends and a belief…
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Designed and built between 1961 and 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics, the National Stadium of Japan, designed by Kenzo Tange, explores and stimulates the creative possibilities of architecture that started…
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Architects today tend to depreciate themselves, to regard themselves as no more than just ordinary citizens without the power to reform the future. – Kenzo Tange
In 1970, Japanese architect Kenzo Tange completed the Olivetti Technical Centre and Warehouse in Yokohama, which is now an example of Japanese Brutalist Architecture.
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The St. Mary’s Cathedral, located in Tokyo, Japan, was designed by the renowned architect Kenzo Tange and built in 1964. This building was constructed to replace the old wooden cathedral,…
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There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart. Nevertheless, the basic forms, spaces, and appearances must be…
Completed in 1965 by Japanese architect Kiyonori Kikutake, the Toku’un-Ji Temple stands as a remarkable testament to modern architectural innovation. What sets this temple apart is its distinctive roof design,…
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Completed in 1994, the Lovett Bay House in Sydney is a stunning example of residential architecture that reflects the idea of the house as a vessel and a cradle for…
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In 1997, Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki completed the Kaze-no-Oka Crematorium in Nakatsu, Japan. The building’s design emphasizes what the architect called “transitional spaces,” wherein the functional rooms are…
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan), designed by Kunio Maekawa in 1957, opened in April 1961. The building was Japan’s first concert hall and was located in Tokyo’s…
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In 1986, Japanese architect Arata Isozaki completed the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (MOCA) with Los Angeles popular culture and classical architecture in mind. Today this location hosts…
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Built-in 1946 by Japanese Architect Togo Murano, the World Peace Memorial Cathedral is a Catholic Catholic Church constructed in remembrance of the A-bomb, the war victims, and also to pray…
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