A bunch of us went to go see Kengo Kuma talk today. It was a lackluster speech, but mostly due to the lackluster translation. I'm sure if I were fluent in Japanese, the talk would be a lot more exciting. However, I did leave the talk with some things to think about. The most intriguing aspect of the talk was the importance placed on the relationship between man and the environment and man and history. Architecture serves as a intermediate language between the two. Kuma believes that architecture should not just flatten its surroundings but play a harmonious if not subservient role. Kuma displays this through his work, either placing the architecture in such a way that it becomes a frame for the surrounding beauty, or using local materials that bridge the gaps between the old and the new. That pretty much summarizes my notes, his work is definitely worth checking out.
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