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Kengo Kuma
Japanese architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kengo Kuma (隈 研吾, Kuma Kengo, born August 8, 1954) is a Japanese architect and emeritus professor in the Department of Architecture (Graduate School of Engineering) at the University of Tokyo. Frequently compared to contemporaries Shigeru Ban and Kazuyo Sejima, Kuma is also noted for his prolific writings. He is the designer of the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, which was built for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1] He is married to architect Satoko Shinohara, and they have one son, Taichi, also an architect.[2] He is an advisor for Kitakyushu-city in Japan.[3]
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隈 研吾 | |
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Born | (1954-08-08) August 8, 1954 (age 70) Yokohama, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
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Occupation | Architect |
Spouse | Satoko Shinohara |
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