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Itō Chūta
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Itō Chūta (伊東 忠太, 26 October 1867 – 7 April 1954) was a Japanese architect, architectural historian, and critic. He is recognized as the leading architect and architectural theorist of early 20th-century Imperial Japan.[1]
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Itō Chūta 伊東忠太 | |
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![]() Pictured in May 1954 edition of International Architecture (国際建築, Kokusai kenchiku) | |
Born | 26 October 1867 |
Died | 7 April 1954 |
Nationality | ![]() |
Alma mater | Imperial University |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Order of the Sacred Treasure Order of Culture |
Practice | Japan Art Academy (final) |
Buildings | Tokyō University of Commerce Tsukiji Hongan-ji Kanematsu Auditorium at Hitobashi University |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Itō.