AAF | U-35: An Exhibition of Architecture by Seven Emerging Architects Under 35, 2014
AAF | Architecture Exhibition by 7 Architects Under 35
Toyo Ito and Taro Igarashi to Participate in Commemorative Symposium
Holding "Under 35 Architects exhibition 2014"
AAF (NPO Art and Architect Festa), which aims to foster art and the built environment through architecture, is undertaking a new initiative as part of its "Under 30 Architects exhibition," held since 2010 for young architects under 30. They are seeking candidates who have been independent for less than three years and are under 35 years old for the "Under 35 Architects exhibition," to be held from Thursday, September 4th to Saturday, October 4th at the Nanko ATC in Osaka.
Text by IWANAGA Morito (OPENERS)
Next-Generation Architecture from Japan to the World
The "Under 35 Architects exhibition" is an architectural exhibition seeking candidates for emerging architects who have been independent for less than three years and are under 35 years old, with expectations for their future careers. A total of seven pairs of selected exhibitors will showcase their work. A space where visitors can fully appreciate their next-generation architectural visions will unfold over the course of a month.
The Seven Young Architects Exhibiting This Time
Architect Toyo Ito, Guest at "Commemorative Symposium I"
Furthermore, the commemorative symposiums held during the exhibition will feature different guests and be held in two sessions. "Commemorative Symposium I" will take place on Saturday, September 6th. The guest architect is Toyo Ito, a world-renowned architect from Japan who has received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale and the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Architects appearing as guests at "Commemorative Symposium II." The moderator will be architectural historian and critic Taro Igarashi.
"Commemorative Symposium II" will be held on Saturday, September 13th. The guest architects are Jun Igarashi, Junya Ishigami, Akihisa Hirata, Takaharu Tezuka, and Sou Fujimoto. The moderator will be architectural historian and critic Taro Igarashi.
The seven architects participating in this exhibition will attend both symposiums. This will be a unique opportunity to witness the intersection of their architectural perspectives.
Under 35 Architects exhibition 2014
Architecture Exhibition by 7 Architects Under 35
Dates | Thursday, September 4 - Saturday, October 4
Hours | 10:00 - 18:00 (Closed Sundays and Public Holidays)
Open until 20:30 only on Saturday, September 6th and Saturday, September 13th
Exhibitors | Yuki Ito, Tomohiro Iwata & Hiroshi Yamaguchi ( + Iwata Tomohiro Yamaguchi Architects), Haruka Uemura, Yoshinori Uotani (Uo.A Architects), Tomofumi Takasho, Yoshinori Hasegawa (Ueno Atelier Architects), Takuya Hosomi (Takuya Hosomi Architects)
Venue | ODP Gallery
2-1-10 Nanko Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Asia Pacific Trade Center (ATC) ITM Building 10F ODP
Admission Fee | 1000 yen
U-35 Commemorative Symposium I
Date | Saturday, September 6th
Time | 15:30 - 18:30
Guest Architect | Toyo Ito
Venue | ATC Special Venue, Asia Pacific Trade Center (ATC) ITM Building 11F
U-35 Commemorative Symposium II
Date | Saturday, September 13th
Time | 15:30 - 19:30
Guest Architects | Jun Igarashi, Junya Ishigami, Akihisa Hirata, Takaharu Tezuka, Sou Fujimoto
Moderator | Taro Igarashi (Architectural Historian and Critic)
Venue | ATC Special Venue, Asia Pacific Trade Center (ATC) ITM Building 11F
Capacity | 500 people per session (Advance registration required, seating selected on a first-come, first-served basis on the day)
Admission Fee | 1000 yen per session (Includes exhibition admission ticket)
How to Apply | Via the application form on the "U-35" website
http://u35.aaf.ac
NPO Art and Architect Festa
www.aaf.ac