Kisho Kurokawa (b.1934) Japanese Architect and Designer

Two contrasting chairs, one black with a high curved backrest and one pastel green and beige, designed in the style of Kisho Kurokawa.
A striking pair of chairs showcasing contrasting aesthetics—one with a bold sculptural high backrest and the other with soft pastel tones and elegant brass details.

Kisho Kurokawa (1934 – 2007) was a Japanese architect and furniture designer.

Education

Graduated Kyoto University, B. / Arch. Course, Department of Architecture (1957), Tokyo University, M. / Arch. Course, Graduate School of Architecture (1959)
Tokyo University, Dr. / Arch. Course, Graduate School of Architecture (1964).

Biography

In 1960, at 26, he made his debut as one of the founders of the Metabolism Movement.  

Books

His publication includes “Urban Design”, “Homo Movens”, “Thesis on Architecture I and II”, “The Era of Nomad”, “Philosophy of Symbiosis”, “Hanasuki”, “Poems of Architecture”, “Kisho Kurokawa Note”, and “Revolution of City”. “Philosophy of Symbiosis”, awarded the Japan Grand Prix of Literature, was first published in 1987 and revised in 1991. The book “Philosophy of Symbiosis” was translated into English and was cited Excellence from the AIA in 1992.

Exhibitions

His work was shown in numerous New York, Paris, London, Dublin, Moscow, Milan, Florence, Rome, Budapest, and Sofia exhibitions.

Works (furniture)

Sources

Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing. https://amzn.to/3ElmSlL

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