Exhibition/Admition FREE

Among many projects designed by us in various locations such as New York, other states in USA, Europe and Asia, we will show you some projects representing our design philosophy and approach.　We will also illustrate the process of architectural practice through an actual example, Bryant Park Tower designed by us and completed in 2006 in Manhattan. We will exhibit actual drawings and specifications at each phase of the project as well as displaying the various contracts forms, authority application and approval documents, and correspondences with contractors. Through all these displayed items, you will understand the true responsibilities and rights of the architect in USA.

Date:

October 1, 2007 ~ October 5, 2007

PLACE:

The Japan Institute of Architects (JIA)
JIA Building, 1F, 2-3-18 Jingu-Mae,
Shibuya-ku, TOKYO 150-0001
Tel: 03-3408-7125  Fax: 03-3408-7129

Lecture/Admition FREE
Architect, Go Internternational

Through my daily life and architectural practice in USA, I realized that there are so much difference in the way of thinking and customs between Japan and USA. Yes, I had a dream of becoming an architect in USA by looking at magnificent skyscrapers first time here in America but you must have clients to fulfill this my dream.  How a rootless Japanese like I ended up obtaining commissions in large scaled projects in USA is in fact the process of learning what clients expect of architects do and the responsibility held by architects.  We will discuss these issues with several commentators, the scope of architect’s responsibility and the actual work anticipated by clients in USA.

Commentatorst:
Yoshiaki Ogura, Mamoru Kawaguchi

Host:
Taro Ashihara

We have a closing party at 7:00pm.

Date:
October 5, 2007 Friday 5:00pm ~ 7:00pm

Discussion: 40 minutes

PLACE:

The Japan Institute of Architects (JIA)
JIA Building, 1F, 2-3-18 Jingu-Mae,
Shibuya-ku, TOKYO 150-0001
Tel: 03-3408-7125  Fax: 03-3408-7129