a sort of primitive situation that relates to the human ‘cave’ habitation but at the same time I like to create something new for the future. ![]() ![]() Sou Fujimoto's projects embrace openness over enclosure and serendipity over predictability. Traditional Japanese architecture emphasises purity, transparency and flexibility with shoji screens, little furniture and tatami mats. His projects vary from small scale residential builds throughout Japan, a youth hostel in Taiwan, a Waterfront Centre in Serbia, the 2013 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London and lately L'Arbre Blanc, (Montpellier, France) and a Vertical Village in Paris. He's known for his light, delicate structures and permeable enclosures. He studied architecture at the University of Tokyo and established his own practice Sou Fujimoto Architects in 2000. ![]() Sou Fujimoto was born in Hokkaido, Japan in 1971. Architects I Admire Part Eight - Sou Fujimoto Architects I Admire Part Eight - Sou Fujimoto
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |