Architecture in Tokyo
Japanese Architecture is fascinating and a current inspirational resource for my own work. These are photographs of my favourite buildings situated in Tokyo. (Photos by Carlo Fumarola taken between 2008 and 2010)
Nakagin Capsule Tower_Super Iconic Building and rare built example of Japanese Metabolism_Architect Kisho Kurokawa_1972_Shimbashi
Nakagin Capsule Tower_Architect Kisho Kurokawa_1972_Shimbashi
Shizuoka Shimbun & Broadcastin Bldg._Architect Kenzo Tange_1967_Ginza
Shizuoka Shimbun & Broadcastin Bldg._Architect Kenzo Tange_1967_Ginza
Fuji TV Building_Architect Kenzo Tange_1996_Odaiba
Fuji TV Building_Architect Kenzo Tange_1996_Odaiba
Tokyo Fashion Town_Architect Kenzo Tange Associates_1996_Odaiba
Tokyo Fashion Town_Architect Kenzo Tange Associates_1996_Odaiba
Fashion Stores in Omotesando_In the background the Prada Stores by the Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron_2003_Aoyama
Omotesando Hills_Architect Tadao Ando_2005_Aoyama
Tokyo International Forum_Architect Rafael Vinoly_1996_Marunoichi
The National Museum of Western Art_Architect Le Corbusier with Kunio Maekawa_1959_Ueno
Dior Store Omotesando_Architects: SANAA Sejima & Nishizawa_2005_Aoyama
Tokyo Big Sight_Super futuristic conference building, built by various contractors
St. Mary' s Cathedral_Archtitect: Kenzo Tange_1963_Ikebukuro
Ichiban-Kan_Architect: Minoru Takeyama_1969_Shinjuku
Yoyogi National Gymnasium_Architect: Kenzo Tange_1964_Yoyogi
L'Institut Franco-Japonais de Tokyo_Architect: Junzo Sakakura (Pupil of Le Corbusier)_1951 + 1961
United Nations University in Tokyo
The National Art Center_Architect: Kisho Kurokawa_2007_Roppongi
The National Art Center_Architect: Kisho Kurokawa_2007_Roppongi
Advertising Manager
This is a fair answer to those who say that Japanese people are not creative! There's no one better in creating such futuristic but actually comfortable environment, they're unbeatable.
Architect
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true. the classic modern architecture movement in europe and usa actually was influenced by japanese architecture in the first place. frank lloyd wright, bruno taut and other architecture pioneers admit that they were inspired by the timeless design and the quite modern spirit of the old japanese house.
Advertising Manager
speaking of old japanese houses, have you ever seen houses of Shirakawa-go? their roofs survive taifoos of extreme power but the construction is amazingly simple and natural.
Architect
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of course, the massive roof element has a functional purpose and in the mean time an expressive strength. The Katsura Villa in Kyoto has similar roof typologies. By the way, that Villa is a must see!!
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Next time I come to Japan, I plan to explore Kansai and Kyoto in particular. Thanks for reco!
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I highly doubt that "not creative" is a common description for Japanese people =D
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I actually second you. In fact, I think Japanese people are one of the most creative and unique people in terms of art & imagination.
Advertising Manager
I didn't say it's a common description but I know a lot of people who consider Japanese as a nation that is perfect in copying and upgrading things found abroad but unable to create them by their own. but actually even an adaptation or upgrade require imagination and creativity.
Software Engineer
One of the most iconic building for "strange" design. But it is lovely when it is actually clean.
Software Engineer
Simply stunning.
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You forget the Audi building in omotesendo.. a very cool architecture work!
here is a video a took last month of this building.. don t know if you like to add it to your post or not.. or maybe going take some picture of it ;-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKBwoTD0prc
Architect
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yes, thanks. of course the list is far from being complete. let' s say that these objects are my favourites.(except for the latest building of kurokawa, which if find quite postmodern and a deception after having erected such a beautiful building like the capsule tower)
does anybody know the location of this building.
Architect
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16-10, ginza 8-chome, chuo-ku, tokyo! in front of shio dome city' s caretta building. ;-)
The Japan Times
I think what this all shows is that Kenzo Tange did his best work before 1970!!
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Myself I enjoy looking at the architecture in Tokyo, there are some great stuffs here!
http://tokyo.japantimes.co.jp/post/en/776/tokyo+architecture.html
I add some buildings shots recently, check it out, have you seen the last one? it's really cool