The ideology and philosophy of Shigeru Ban are based on two pillars: the use of wood, paper, and bamboo as the main materials in architectural projects, and support for the…
Japan remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years and, therefore, has one of the most vital vernacular architecture in the world. Japanese vernacular architecture is…
In architecture, the selection and utilization of materials play an important role in crafting the identity of a design. Architects harness the potential of various construction materials to strengthen their…
Shigeru Ban’s commitment to disaster relief “People are killed by the collapse of buildings … so architects are responsible for the damage” ( Ban, 2023). This is the fundamental drive…
Japanese architecture is a source of great inspiration to architects around the world. It has undoubtedly gained a reputation through Pritzker Prize recognition with icons such as Tadao Ando, Toyo…
Shigeru Ban Architects is well known for its pioneering use of traditional construction materials. He revealed his new masterpiece- Nine Bridges Country Club for his first golf course at Yeoju-gun,…
Natural disasters are one of the most unpredicted tragic incidents one can face. Around 42 million people were globally displaced from their homes by natural disasters in 2010. Generally, these…
Architecture with an Expiry Date Temporary structures get built to disappear or relocate post fulfillment of the purpose of being build. These structures adapt and mold themselves according to the…
The Swatch and Omega Campus by the 36th Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, is an identity of the watch brands and the town. The exemplary architect is known for his…
“I believe that the material doesn’t need to be strong to be used to build a strong structure. The strength of the structure has nothing to do with the strength…
“Architects are not building temporary housing because we are too busy building for the privileged people… I am not saying I am against building monuments, but I think we can…
The earthquake and tsunami in East Japan in 2011, devastated many homes in the northern Tohoku region of Japan. One of the communities affected was a small fishing town on…