Modern Architecture by Japanese Architects

These flashcards cover key architects, principles of modern architecture, and notable works discussed in the lecture on Japanese architecture.

Who were the key Japanese architects mentioned in the lecture notes?

Junzo Sakakura, Kenzo Tange, Kurokawa, and Tadao Ando.

What notable work did Junzo Sakakura create in the 1950s?

Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura.

What exhibition introduced European modern architecture to the U.S.?

The 1932 MoMA Exhibit in NYC.

What is one core principle of international modernism?

Volume, not mass, emphasizing thin building materials.

What were designers influenced by in Japanese tradition?

Construction structure of materials, aesthetic values, simplicity, and flexibility between spaces.

What structural feature is notable in Kenzo Tange's Olympic Gymnasia, Tokyo design?

A tensile structure that creates a sweeping roof.

What is the essence of the Metabolism concept in architecture?

Buildings could change as needs or functions changed, resembling biological growth.

What innovative aspect characterizes Kurokawa's Nakagin Capsule Tower?

It featured self-contained capsule units that could be replaced or adjusted as needed.

What materials does Tadao Ando often use in his architecture?

Concrete, stone, glass, and steel.

What design principle is emphasized in Ando's work regarding space?

Valuing emptiness or voids, impacting emotional responses.