Kengo Kuma: My Life as an Architect in Tokyo
An architect’s guide to Tokyo, exploring landmark buildings that shaped Kuma Kengo’s philosophy.
Architect Kuma Kengo presents a personal guide to Tokyo’s architectural landscape, discussing landmarks including Tange Kenzō’s Yoyogi National Gymnasium, the Suntory Museum of Art and the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Centre. Through stories from more than 2o locations, he reflects on the influences that shaped his career and philosophy. With 41 illustrations.
Kuma Kengo is one of Japan’s leading architects. He established Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990 and later became Professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, the University of Tokyo. His projects include V&A Dundee in Scotland and the Japan National Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He is the author of several books, including Anti-Object and Kyokai: A Japanese Technique for Articulating Space.
