Good design can have a profound impact on local art and communities, as exemplified by the Setouchi region of Japan. In the post-World War II period, there was significant patronage of modern art and architecture in this region. In 1958, Kenzo Tange, whose work combines modern architecture with traditional Japanese techniques and symbolism, designed Kagawa Prefecture's governmental office building. This sparked an artistic renaissance, and the area has become an internationally acclaimed creative hub centered around the Setouchi Art Triennale. At this talk, Prof. Toshiko Mori , founder of Toshiko Mori Architect PLLC and Professor of Architecture at Harvard University, examines this unique artistic and architectural phenomenon. She will also touch on her two projects in villages in Senegal that share a similar ambition to create peace and stability by integrating contemporary architecture with vernacular buildings and local culture. Moderated by Prof. Nader Tehrani , Dean of the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union and Principal of NADAAA. 

 

This lecture is offsite and tickets cost $15.

The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture offers two full-time, rigorous, studio based summer programs to introduce students to the discipline and practice of architecture, one at the college level and another for high school students. Admission to our summer programs is competitive. Applicants accepted to the program will be notified on a rolling basis beginning March 20, 2019. We recommend that applications be submitted before May 1, 2019, as the programs may reach capacity by that date.  Learn More...