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<strong>Yuki Ito</strong> Born 1984 in Tokyo. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Architecture in 2007. Completed graduate studies in 2009. While in the laboratory of Professor Shigeru Fuse at graduate school, she was responsible for the basic design of projects such as "House in Tateyama." Since her student days, she has continuously contemplated architectural visions born from phenomena beyond architecture, such as the environment, art, furniture, time, and human actions around us. Joined the Ito Architecture School in 2011. Awards include the Gold Prize at the JIA National Graduation Design Competition, Bronze Prize at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Architecture Competition for Students, Musashino Art University School Prize, Special Prize by Sou Fujimoto at the Musashino Art University Guest Review, and Musashino Art University Graduate School School Prize. Dispatched to the ARCASIA Student Jamboree in 2008. Honorable mention in the Aichi Architectural Association Nagoya North Branch Architectural Competition in 2011.

<strong>Tomohiro Iwata (left in photo)</strong> Born 1985 in Aichi Prefecture. Graduated from Aichi Institute of Design, Department of Architecture and Design in 2006. Worked at an architectural design office in Aichi Prefecture from 2006-2010, and worked as a freelance designer from 2010-2012.<br /><strong>Hiroshi Yamagami</strong> Born 1985 in Aichi Prefecture. Graduated from Trident Design College, Department of Architecture and Interior Design in 2007. Worked at the architectural design office Suppose Design Office from 2007-2012.<br />In 2012, they co-founded "+ Tomohiro Iwata + Hiroshi Yamagami Architects." Their main projects include the design of residences and commercial spaces, such as "cafe dining syulink" (completed 2013) and "Path of Nature" (2012-ongoing), "Garden Room" (2012-ongoing).

<strong>Yoshinori Uotani</strong> Born 1979 in Toyama Prefecture. Completed graduate studies in Construction Systems Engineering at Aichi Institute of Technology in 2003. Worked at Miyama Architects & Associates Co., Ltd. from 2003-2010. Established Uo.A Architects & Associates in 2011. Part-time lecturer at Setsunan University and OCT Osaka Institute of Technology from 2012. Notable awards include an honorable mention in the design competition for the experiential facility at Otaki-no-yu in Arai City, Niigata Prefecture. "ARBOR" was selected for SD Review 2011 (collaboration with Masahiro Miyake). Exhibited in "Faces Designing Homes - Works by 30s Architects in Kansai." Won the Grand Prix at the "Nagahama Urban Glass Competition 2013."

<strong>Satoshi Takae</strong> Born 1986 in Saga Prefecture. Graduated from Ariake National College of Technology in 2006. Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design in 2008. Served as an assistant at the same university from 2008-2010. Completed graduate studies at Waseda University, supervised by Makoto Furuyashi, in 2013. Freelance architect and photographer since 2013. Major awards include SD Review 2010 "hoz-pro workshop," Shelter International Student Design Competition 2010 "Converging and Phenomenal Hut," SD Review 2012 "dead tree house," and Tokyo Architecture Collection 2013 "Speed of Architecture." Major works include "house “S+T” (2013-2014)," "house “I” (2013-)," "dead tree house (2012-)."

<strong>Akihisa Hirata</strong> Born 1971 in Osaka Prefecture. Completed graduate studies at Kyoto University in 1997. Worked at Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects from 1997-2005. Established Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office in 2005. Received the JIA Young Architect Award in 2008 and the EDIDA Design Award Grand Prix in 2012, among numerous other accolades.

<strong>Takahiro Hiranuma</strong> Born 1971 in Osaka Prefecture. Studied architecture at the AA School in London. Established Takahiro Hiranuma Architects in 1999. Received the Japan Institute of Architects' Award and the Innovative Architecture International Architecture Award (Italy), among many other honors.

<strong>Yoshinori Hasegawa</strong> Born 1980 in Saitama Prefecture. Graduated from Meiji University, School of Science and Technology, Department of Architecture in 2004. Completed his master's degree at Meiji University Graduate School of Science and Technology in 2006. After working at Ryue Nishizawa Architects and Kimihiko Okada Architects, he established Yoshinori Hasegawa Architects in 2011. In 2013, he relocated his office to Ueno Sakuragi, an area rich in history and nature, and renamed it Ueno Atelier. He primarily manages the office while working on projects ranging from small furniture and residences to town planning. Currently, projects such as "House Facing," "House of Memory," "Gable Roof House," and "Shed for Agricultural Work" are in progress.

<strong>Toyo Ito</strong> Architect. Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture in 1965. Recent works include "Tama Art University Library (Hachioji Campus)" and "National Taiwan University Social Sciences Building." Recipient of the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize, the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and the Pritzker Architecture Prize, among others. Current projects include "Everyone's Forest Gifu Media Cosmos" and "Taichung Metropolitan Opera House (Taiwan)."

<strong>Jun Igarashi</strong> Born 1970 in Hokkaido. Established Jun Igarashi Architects in 1997. Part-time lecturer at Nagoya Institute of Technology. Visiting Professor at Oslo School of Architecture (2012). Author of "Jun Igarashi / Construction of State" (2011, TOTO Publishing), among other works. Major awards include the Yoshioka Prize and the JIA Young Architect Award.

<strong>Junya Ishigami</strong> Born 1974 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Established Junya Ishigami + Associates in 2004. Received the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize for "KAIT Workshop" at Kanagawa Institute of Technology in 2009. Received the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition in 2010.

<strong>Akihisa Hirata</strong> Born 1971 in Osaka Prefecture. Completed graduate studies at Kyoto University in 1997. Worked at Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects from 1997-2005. Established Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office in 2005. Received the JIA Young Architect Award in 2008 and the EDIDA Design Award Grand Prix in 2012, among numerous other accolades.

<strong>Takahiro Hiranuma</strong> Born 1971 in Osaka Prefecture. Studied architecture at the AA School in London. Established Takahiro Hiranuma Architects in 1999. Received the Japan Institute of Architects' Award and the Innovative Architecture International Architecture Award (Italy), among many other honors.

<strong>Sou Fujimoto</strong> Born 1971 in Hokkaido. Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture. Established Sou Fujimoto Architects in 2000. Received the Golden Lion at the 13th Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition. Selected as the designer of the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in 2013. Won first prize in the housing tower competition in Montpellier, France, in 2014.

<strong>Taro Igarashi</strong> Born 1967 in Paris, France. Completed his master's degree at the University of Tokyo in 1992. Ph.D. (Engineering). Professor at Tohoku University. Served as the artistic director for Aichi Triennale 2013.

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AAF | U-35: An Exhibition of Architecture by Seven Emerging Architects Under 35, 2014 Gallery

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