Japanese Architecture: Technology Focus
Explore technological innovations in contemporary Japanese architecture through expert architects' perspectives.
Explore technological innovations in contemporary Japanese architecture through expert architects' perspectives.
This specialized course examines the technological aspects of contemporary Japanese architecture, focusing on the period since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Students learn from renowned architects like Tadao Ando, Shigeru Ban, and Kengo Kuma through on-site discussions of their iconic works. The course explores how architects integrate traditional craftsmanship with modern computational processes in architectural design and construction.
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What you'll learn
Understand contemporary Japanese architectural development since 1964
Analyze technological innovations in modern Japanese buildings
Explore the integration of traditional and modern construction methods
Study works of influential Japanese architects
Examine unique architectural technologies and their applications
Investigate future trends in Japanese architectural design
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, Exams
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Limited Access access
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Module Description
This course investigates the technological innovations in contemporary Japanese architecture since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Through site visits and discussions with leading architects, students explore the integration of traditional craftsmanship with modern computational processes. The curriculum examines unique architectural technologies, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge computational methods, showcasing how Japanese architects balance innovation with cultural heritage.
Fee Structure
Instructors
8 Courses
Pioneering Japanese Architect and Architectural Educator
Kengo Kuma, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo, blends tradition and modernity in architecture. His firm operates globally, with projects like the Japan National Stadium.
8 Courses
Pioneering Digital Fabrication and Experimental Architecture Scholar
Yusuke Obuchi, Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo, leads research in architecture, focusing on digital fabrication, sustainability, and innovative building materials.
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