KENGO KUMA

Biography, Elements and Principles of Kengo Kuma’s Architecture

 BIOGRAPHY (BRIEF)

 Japanese architect
 Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

 Studies - University of Tokyo, Illinois University,

Columbia University
 1987 - founded the "Spatial Design Studio“

 1990 - office– Kengo Kuma and Associates

 Teaches at the University of Tokyo, Japan

 Architecture Philosophy:

 Importance of light and transparency

 Constant usage of grids and linear elements –

 - Spatial immateriality

 Slimness and slenderness

 Design and materials – determined by the

surrounding, nature
 Blending architecture into the environment

 Common Materials used: wood, bamboo (interior,

exterior), stone, glass

 “Architectural structures are not just a hard box”

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

 Line
 Shape

 Colour and Texture

 Space and mass

LINE
PROSTHO
MUSEUM
COLOUR AND TEXTURE
Bamboo House Interior
MULTIPURPOSE CREATIVE SPACE
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

 Rhythm and repetition

 Balance

 Variety

 Transition

 Emphasis
 RHYTHM AND REPETITION

 Commune by the Great Wall of China

BAMBOO HOUSE
 ASAKUSA
CULTURE AND TOURIST
INFORMATION
CENTRE
HOUSE OF STONE CARDS
BALANCE
STONE ROOF PROJECT
TRANSITION
INSTALLATIONS, PAVILIONS
 ONGOING PROJECTS
Natural History Museum,
Copenhagen