Petr Šmídek : New Materiality
The lecture is an introduction to the April exhibition of Yokohama architect Takeshi Hosaka at the House of Art in České Budějovice.
March 20, 2013, at 6:00 PM
House of Art České Budějovice
The image of today's Japan is often limited to the hectic life in megacities and overlooks the long-standing symbiosis of Japanese people with natural elements. Similarly, the aspect of natural disaster representing evolutionary milestones in Japanese architecture is hard to fathom for a European. While the earthquake in Kobe marked the end of postmodern excess and a shift towards minimalism, the tsunami in Fukushima caused a return to traditions through new materials.
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March 20, 2013, at 6:00 PM
House of Art České Budějovice
The image of today's Japan is often limited to the hectic life in megacities and overlooks the long-standing symbiosis of Japanese people with natural elements. Similarly, the aspect of natural disaster representing evolutionary milestones in Japanese architecture is hard to fathom for a European. While the earthquake in Kobe marked the end of postmodern excess and a shift towards minimalism, the tsunami in Fukushima caused a return to traditions through new materials.
More information >
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