December 10, 2024/ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Hall 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100 Los Angeles CA
Kane: The Canon of Japanese ArchitectureTo discuss Japanese architecture, this talk series is organized around five concepts unique to Japan: MA, KANE, HAI/KYO, IN/EI, and SUKI.
In Japanese architecture, the notion of 矩 (kane) serves as a guiding framework for practicing, norms and measurements are harmonized to create a unique aesthetic order. The speakers will talk about how this modular system affects the way they think and design.
To discuss Japanese architecture, this talk series is organized around five concepts unique to Japan: MA, KANE, HAI/KYO, IN/EI, and SUKI. Renowned Japanese architects and scholars will speak at each symposium about their ideas on architecture and the works they have produced. This series offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Japanese architecture and its cultural concepts by featuring their insights, enriching your perspective on this distinctive architectural heritage through the lens of contemporary practice.
Don Choi & Takaharu Tezuka & Yui Tezuka
Free, Registration Required
Sponsor(s): Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies, Architecture and Urban Design, UCLA xLAB, Japan Foundation Los Angeles
