Fujimori's Philosophy: A Dialogue on Symbiosis with Nature

This lecture series, held every two months at 7:00 PM, is moderated by architects Ryuichi Ashizawa and Takamasa Hiranuma, who are based in Osaka. Launched in 2010, the series aims to foster inspiration among young designers and create a vibrant forum for discussion, while remaining mindful of Osaka's unique regional characteristics and drawing out the originality of each guest architect.



The talk session, which delves into the artistic philosophy of architects, will feature Terunobu Fujimori, an architect active on the global stage. Fujimori is not only an architect known for his innovative approach to integrating natural materials and living plants into his designs, but also a distinguished architectural historian. In recent years, he has garnered attention for his style that fosters symbiosis with nature, exemplified by works such as "Yakusugi House" (Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 2007) and "Flying Mud Boat" (Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, 2010), which boldly incorporate natural elements like wood with bark intact, earth, stone, and charcoal. Other notable projects include "Dandelion House" (Kokubunji City, Tokyo, 1995) and "Nira House" (Machida City, Tokyo, 1997).



Advance registration via the website is required, with a capacity of 200 attendees. Following the talk session, a reception will also be held. This promises to be a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand about the architectural philosophy espoused by Mr. Fujimori.

Architecture Lecture Series 217

Date | Friday, August 31st

Time | Doors Open 6:00 PM, Lecture Starts 7:00 PM, Reception 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Guest Speaker | Architect Terunobu Fujimori

Venue | Honmachi Garden City

1F Hall, The St. Regis Osaka, 3-6-4 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Registration | Via website

www.217.aaf.ac

Capacity | 200 people *A limited number of walk-in attendees may be accepted on the day. Numbered tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 6:00 PM on the day of the event.

Admission Fee | 1000 yen



Art and Architect Festa (NPO)

www.aaf.khaa.jp/217/