Kenzo Tange was a Japanese architect born on September 4, 1913. He is known for his innovative designs that blend traditional Japanese architecture with modernism. Tange gained international acclaim for his work on various projects, including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. His architectural style has influenced many and is celebrated for its harmony with the surrounding environment. Kenzo passed away on March 22, 2005, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable architectural achievements.

"Technological considerations are of great importance to architecture and cities in the informational society."



"I am aware of changes gradually taking place in my own designs as part of my thinking on this matter."



"In my opinion, further consideration of those views will help us find a way out of the current impasse, and reveal to us the kinds of buildings and cities required by the informational society."


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"I feel however, that we architects have a special duty and mission... (to contribute) to the socio-cultural development of architecture and urban planning."



"There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart. There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart."

