In the first follow up to our inaugural architect of the day Zaha Hadid, we're highlighting Kengo Kuma. Kuma is a Japanese architect who has been practicing at his namesake firm for the better part of 30 years. His primary focus has been on recovery of traditional Japanese architecture, albeit with something of modernist flare. There's an excellent critical analysis of his theories and practice of architecture that is well worth reading - NY Times.
For our purposes we're interested in his use of wood construction, panels, latices and other shape and form work. A couple projects in particular, his Sunny Hills project, the Asakusa Culture Tourism Center and the Nagasaki Museum.
