Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma: Two National Stadiums
Matsuya Design Gallery
Until Feb 17
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Kenzo Tange, Kengo Kuma
Japan Design Committee is pleased to present “Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma: Two National Stadiums” as the 791st exhibition of Design Gallery 1953.
Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma have three things in common. First, their major works are strongly related to the Tokyo Olympics. Second, the houses designed by the two architects can be explained by Katsura Rikyu, which is considered a classic of Japanese architecture. Third, both architects were influenced by France and left behind many works. This exhibition is a re-edition of the “Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma Exhibition” held at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris from May to June 2024, with a particular focus on the Yoyogi National Stadium and the National Stadium.
Although the two national stadiums were built in different historical backgrounds and held different competitions, visitors can experience the characteristics of modern postwar Japanese architecture through four key words: “landscape, line, eaves, and arch effect”. In particular, by comparing the black-and-white photographs of Yasuhiro Ishimoto (late member of the Japan Design Committee) and Mikiya Takimoto, visitors will find clues to the similarities and differences between the two architects.
Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma have three things in common. First, their major works are strongly related to the Tokyo Olympics. Second, the houses designed by the two architects can be explained by Katsura Rikyu, which is considered a classic of Japanese architecture. Third, both architects were influenced by France and left behind many works. This exhibition is a re-edition of the “Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma Exhibition” held at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris from May to June 2024, with a particular focus on the Yoyogi National Stadium and the National Stadium.
Although the two national stadiums were built in different historical backgrounds and held different competitions, visitors can experience the characteristics of modern postwar Japanese architecture through four key words: “landscape, line, eaves, and arch effect”. In particular, by comparing the black-and-white photographs of Yasuhiro Ishimoto (late member of the Japan Design Committee) and Mikiya Takimoto, visitors will find clues to the similarities and differences between the two architects.
Schedule Now in session | Dec 27 (Fri) 2024-Feb 17 (Mon) 2025 36 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://designcommittee.jp/en/gallery/2024/12/dg791.html | ||||
| Venue | Matsuya Design Gallery | ||||
| Location | 7F Matsuya Ginza, 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8130 | ||||
| Access | Direct walk from exit A12 at Ginza Station on the Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza lines. 3 minute walk from exit 9 at Ginza-itchome Station on the Yurakucho line, 3 minute walk from exit A8 at Higashi-ginza Station on the Toei Asakusa line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3561-2572 | ||||
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