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Shōji Hayashi
(23 September 1928 – 30 November 2011) was a Japanese architect. As chief architect of Nikken Sekkei, Nikken Sekkei, Ltd., he designed many notable buildings, including the Palaceside Building in Tokyo, which was selected as one of 20 works of modern Japanese architecture by Docomomo Japan. He was chairman of the Japan Institute of Architects (1990–1992) and an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Career Hayashi was born in Tokyo. He studied architecture under Seike Kiyoshi at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. After graduating in 1953, he joined Nikken Sekkei, Japan's largest independent architectural design firm, where he was chief architect for many years and later Vice President and Vice Chairman. Notable works *San'ai Dream Center (1963) *Palaceside Building (1964) *Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum (1964) *Pola Gotanda Building (1971) *IBM Japan Headquarters Building (1971) *Nakano Sun Plaza (1973) *Shinjuku NS Building (1982) *Toyota Automobile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikken Sekkei
Nikken Sekkei Ltd. (日建設計) is an architectural, planning and List of architecture firms, engineering firm from Japan, with headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Today (2019), Nikken Sekkei ranks as the second largest architectural practice in the world. Staff and offices As of 2019, the group employs 2,685 workers and has completed more than 25,000 projects in more than 50 countries. Nikken Sekkei's International offices are in Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Seoul, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Dubai, Riyadh, Moscow, Barcelona; Bangkok; while the Japanese branches are located in: Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sendai. The newest office opened in 2023 in Dubai, UAE. History Nikken Sekkei dates its origins back to 1900, as an offspring of Sumitomo Corporation. Under the name of ''Sumitomo Temporary Architecture Department,'' it was founded in response to Sumitomo's need to establish a headquarters. The company established its independence from the Sumitomo Corporation in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Docomomo
Docomomo International (sometimes written as DoCoMoMo or simply Docomomo) is a non-profit organization whose full title is: International Committee for Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement. Mrinalini Rajagopalan, author of "Preservation and Modernity: Competing Perspectives, Contested Histories and the Question of Authenticity," described it as "the key body for the preservation of modernist architecture". History Its foundation was inspired by the work of ICOMOS, the International Council on Monuments and Sites, established in 1965. The work of Icomos was concerned with the protection and conservation of historical buildings and sites, whereas Docomomo was founded to take up the challenge of the protection and conservation of Modern Architecture and Urbanism. Docomomo International was founded in Eindhoven in 1988 by Dutch architects Hubert-Jan Henket and Wessel de Jonge. Henket chaired Docomomo International with de J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Institute Of Architects
The Japan Institute of Architects (JIA; , ''Nihon kenchikuka kyōkai'') is a voluntary organization for architects in Japan, and an affiliated organization of the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA). The institution was founded in May 1987 and includes round about 4,100 members today. The organization was founded as the result of a merger between two different Japanese architect associations, the Japan Architects Association (JAA) and the Japan Federation of Professional Architects Association (JFPAA) in 1987. The JIA's principal aim is to define and promote the social and legal status of professional architects in Japan. The association consists of the ten regional chapters Hokkaidō, Tōhoku, Kantō- Kōshin'etsu, Tōkai, Hokuriku, Kinki, Chūgoku, Shikoku, Kyūshū is the third-largest island of Japan's four main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands (i.e. excluding Okinawa and the other Ryukyu (''Nansei'') Islands). In the past, it h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Institute Of Technology
The Tokyo Institute of Technology () was a public university in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. It merged with Tokyo Medical and Dental University to form the Institute of Science Tokyo on 1 October 2024. The Tokyo Institute of Technology was a Designated National University and a Top Type university of Top Global University Project designated by the Japanese government. Tokyo Tech's main campus was located at Ōokayama on the boundary of Meguro and Ota, with its main entrance facing the Ōokayama Station. Other campuses are located in Suzukakedai and Tamachi. Tokyo Tech was organised into 6 schools, within which there are over 40 departments and research centres. Tokyo Tech enrolled 4,734 undergraduates and 1,464 graduate students for 2015–2016. History Foundation and early years (1881–1922) Tokyo Institute of Technology was founded by the government of Japan as the Tokyo Vocational School on May 26, 1881, 14 years after the Meiji Restoration. To accomplish the quick ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakano Sun Plaza
, formerly Nakano Sun Plaza, was a Japanese concert hall and hotel complex located in Nakano, Tokyo. It opened in 1973 and closed in 2023. A 262-meter-tall skyscraper is scheduled to be completed on the site in 2028. Notable events Numerous musical events and performances were held in the 2,222 seat concert hall. Sarah Vaughan's 1973 album '' Live in Japan'' was recorded at the hall. Scorpions recorded their legendary live album, '' Tokyo Tapes'', at this venue on April 24 & 27, 1978. Kraftwerk performed two dates here in 1981 on their Computer World tour. After the departure of Keith Levene and Jah Wobble, Public Image Ltd consisting of John Lydon, Martin Atkins and session musicians played live at the Sunplaza on the 1 and 2 July 1983. 10 tracks from these live performances were first released on Columbia Records Japan as '' Live in Tokyo''. Iron Maiden performed here (1981, 1982, 1985, 1996 and 1998). U2 ended their War Tour on November 30, 1983, at the plaza hall. On May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinjuku NS Building
The is a skyscraper located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The name comes from co-developers, Nihon Seimei and Sumitomo. Construction of the 134 metre, 30-story skyscraper was completed in 1982. It made an appearance in the film The Return of Godzilla (1984). Sumitomo Realty & Development Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. is a Japanese real estate development company headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It is a member of the Sumitomo Group. It is one of the three largest real estate developers in Japan, alongside Mitsubishi Es ... is headquartered in the building. References External links * Office buildings completed in 1982 Skyscrapers in Shinjuku 1982 establishments in Japan Nippon Life Postmodern architecture in Japan {{Japan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyota Automobile Museum
The is a large museum showcasing the history of Toyota as an automobile manufacturer. In addition to displaying its own vehicles that Toyota has manufactured over the years, numerous vehicles from other manufacturers of various makes are also being displayed in the museum. It is a large complex located in Nagakute city, a city close to Nagoya, Japan. Collection Unlike the Toyota USA Automobile Museum, the museum in Nagoya also features many cars from other manufacturers, as well as artwork. The reserve collection includes some exceptional examples such as the 1922 Grand Prix Sunbeam. The museum should not be confused with the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, also located in Nagoya. List of vehicles (partial) * Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport (1930) * Austin 7 (1924) * Bentley 4½ Litre (1930) * Benz Velo (1894) * Bugatti Type 35C (1926) * Bugatti Type 57 (1938) * Cadillac Model Thirty (1912) * Cadillac 452A (1931) * Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunkyo Civic Center
The is the government building for Bunkyo ward in Tokyo, Japan. Its 25th floor houses a free observation deck. The building was completed in 1994. It has been described as a "colossal Pez candy dispenser" by ''The Japan Times''. The building is near the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Dome Hotel, Tokyo Dome City, and Tokyo Dome City Attractions. History Bunkyo Civic Center stands on the former site of the Bunkyo City Hall (), which opened in April 1959. This was the venue for the first Japan Record Awards. The city hall, which had excellent acoustics, was used mainly as a venue for classical music performances and concerts from the time of its opening until 1977. In 1977 the building was found in violation of fire safety regulations imposed by the Japanese government, and was closed down. The government demolished the city hall and rebuilt it as a government building named Bunkyo Civic Center. The tall civic center includes three basement floors and 28 floors above-ground, making it th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pola Museum Of Art
is located in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It opened in September 2002 within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It houses the collection of over 9,500 works acquired by the former head of the Pola cosmetics group, including many works of French Impressionism and of the École de Paris. The striking building is by Nikken Sekkei. The museum added the "Pola Museum of Art Nature Trail" in 2013, a 670 meter long hiking trail along the museum grounds intended for museum guests to enjoy the scenery at Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Collection File:Van Gogh - Pont de Gleize bei Arles.jpeg, ''Pont de Gleize at Arles'' by Vincent van Gogh (1888) File:Portrait of Reiko Sitting by Kishida Ryusei (Pola Museum of Art).jpg, ''Portrait of Reiko Sitting'' by Ryūsei Kishida (1919) See also * Gōra Station * Hakone Open-Air Museum The Hakone Open-Air Museum (箱根 彫刻の森美術館, ''Hakone Choukoku no Mori Bijutsukan''), opened in 1969, is Japan's first open-air museum. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Naito
is an architect from Japan, known for his modern architecture, modern-style buildings. His work includes projects in other countries. He is the principal architect at Hiroshi Naito Architect & Associates in Tokyo. He is Professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and President of Tama Art University Life and career Naito was born in 1950 in Yokohama, Japan. He received a M.Arch from Graduate School of Waseda University. He was chief architect at Fernand Higueras in Madrid, Spain, from 1976 to 1978, and worked at Kikutake Architects in Tokyo from 1979 to 1981. Naito established Naito Architect & Associates in 1981. Naito designed a "dog cooler" for Spitz. Works * Toba Sea-Folk Museum, Toba, Mie, 1992 * Chihiro Art Museum, Azumino, Nagano, 1993 and 1993–97 * Autopolois Art Museum, Hita, Oita, 1993 * Wohn- und Atelierhaus, Tokyo, 1995 and 1997 * Ushibuka Fisherman's Wharf, Amakusa, Kumamoto, 1997 * Makino Botanical Garden main building and exhibition building, Kōchi, Kō ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Architects
Japanese may refer to: * Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia * Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan * Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture ** Japanese diaspora, Japanese emigrants and their descendants around the world * Japanese citizens, nationals of Japan under Japanese nationality law ** Foreign-born Japanese, naturalized citizens of Japan * Japanese writing system, consisting of kanji and kana * Japanese cuisine, the food and food culture of Japan See also * List of Japanese people * * Japonica (other) * Japanese studies , sometimes known as Japanology in Europe, is a sub-field of area studies or East Asian studies involved in social sciences and humanities research on Japan. It incorporates fields such as the study of Japanese language, history, culture, litera ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
