Tadao Ando

One of Japan's most celebrated architects, self-taught in the discipline. Known for exposed concrete architecture that fuses with natural elements of light, water, and wind. Masterworks include the Row House in Sumiyoshi, Church of the Light, and Chichu Art Museum on Naoshima. He received the Pritzker Prize in 1995 and profoundly influences global architecture.

A world-renowned architect based in Osaka, establishing a distinctive architectural style known for exposed concrete and innovative use of light. Internationally recognized for church designs, he has designed numerous museums and resort facilities. Highly praised for work blending Japanese architectural traditions with modernity.

A red steel tower located in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Completed in 1958, it was the world's tallest structure at the time. Symbolizes Japanese architectural technology inspired by the Eiffel Tower. Featured extensively in films and cultural works, it is an iconic Tokyo landmark.

A leading contemporary Japanese architect. Known for a design philosophy emphasizing natural materials and regional context, he integrates traditional materials like wood, bamboo, and stone into modern architecture. He designed the Tokyo 2020 Olympic National Stadium and has received numerous international awards. Widely respected for pursuing harmony with the environment.

A revolutionary building designed by architect Kurokawa Noriaki in Tokyo in 1972. As an architectural experiment in prefabrication, it features interchangeable capsule-shaped units attached to a metal frame. An iconic work of the Metabolism architectural movement, it influenced subsequent architectural design. It was demolished in 2022.

Representative Japanese architectural unit of Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa. Internationally acclaimed for architecture characterized by transparency and lightness. Pritzker Prize winners and influential figures in global contemporary architecture. Having completed numerous projects in Tokyo and surrounding areas, they publish diverse works including museums and residences.