NEW! Architecture You Should Know as General Knowledge

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【１】Why are architects not well known?

Unlike celebrities or politicians, architects are not commonly known by name.
Who knew that architect Tadao Ando was a former pro boxer? Or that he was a self-taught architect who then became famous all over the world?
Let's take a look into the fascinating world of architects—which can be more captivating than the buildings themselves.

【２】Changing Architecture in Iron and Glass Factories

Le Corbusier is hailed as a master of modernist architecture—but he started out doing menial tasks despite setting out to become an architect.
In an era when architecture started flourishing through the use of different materials, what were the thoughts and sensibilities of architects at the time?
We explore this theme from various perspectives.

【３】Architectural Education and Early Meiji Architects

Who pioneered the adoption of Western architectural education in Meiji-era Japan?
A budding 26-year old architect from Britain?
Young students who trained under the passionate instruction of Professor Condor would later be at the forefront of Japanese architecture.
What developments unfolded with the adoption of authentic Western architecture in Japan?

【４】Postwar Architecture and Expo Buildings

Junzo Sakakura designed the Grand Prix-winning entry at the Paris Exposition.
Kisho Kurokawa pioneered the design of capsule hotels.
Discover these turning points and notable works that propelled Japanese architects to global influence. Understanding architecture's global reach makes it even more fascinating!!

【５】Reading Society via Architectural Composition

By examining a building's composition, we may uncover gaps between the architect's vision and the realities of everyday life.
We might ask:  “Why is the building made this way?” “What values of its time does this structure reflect?”
Let's develop a perspective that looks beyond the surface of the design and examines the deeper ideas behind enduring architecture.