Four Japanese Architects You Should Know: Kenzō Tange, Shigeru Ban, Toyo Ito, Tadao Ando

These four architects share a common cultural heritage that views the built environment through a distinctly different lens. Their vision places high value on emotion, experience, instrospection, and harmony.

Our webinar will take a close look at several projects from each of these acknowledged masters. Discover how the long history of this island nation has shaped the philosophy and creative output of each of these architects and learn how their personal journeys unfold in, sometimes, unexpected ways.

Learning Objectives

After attending this webinar, paticipants will be able to:

• Discuss the history of Japan and how the past influences the decisions made by these acclaimed designers.
• Recognize the effect of long-established Japanese traditions on contemporary site planning and architectural design.
• Explain the philosophical and stylistic differences among these architects.
• Evaluate how these four inspirational Japanese designers influence the work of architects from around the world.