Kenzo Tange
Kenzo Tange was a renowned Japanese architect known for his innovative blend of modernist and traditional Japanese architectural styles. Born in 1913, he gained international fame for projects such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium. Tange's design philosophy often emphasized harmony with the surrounding environment and a deep respect for cultural context. His work has had a significant influence on contemporary architecture, earning him numerous awards, including the Pritzker Prize in 1987. Recently, Tange's architectural vision was examined in the context of renovations at the Yokohama Museum of Art, highlighting the challenges and insights related to his design principles.
Born on Sep 04, 1913 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 126,476,461 | 47,434 | $5,000,000 | 1,875$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,027 | $700,000 | 487$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 15,615 | $34,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 4 | 164,267,891 | 69,076 | $5,734,000 | 2,380$ |
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Nepal:
Kenzo Tange is credited with the major development plan for Lumbini.
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Switzerland:
Kenzo Tange's superstructures from the 1960s are included as examples of unrealized ideas.
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Japan:
Kenzo Tange's design philosophy was recognized during the renovation of the Yokohama Museum of Art.
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Japan:
Kenzo Tange is recognized as a representative architect of Japan and designed the Yokohama Museum of Art.
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Japan:
Kenzo Tange's design philosophy was recognized during the renovations of the Yokohama Museum of Art.
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