KISHO KUROKAWA

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Kisho Kurokawa Architect & Associates, established in 1962 by Kisho Kurokawa, has　provided numerous number of architectural design works representing the respective time　in the past 46 years. Upon the　decease of my father, Kisho Kurkawa, in 2007, I decided to　carry on his will and to succeed his position representing our firm. We, as a strong design　team, will continue our mission and will keep practice to create the quality design works　which will lead the time. We appreciate your continuous support and collaboration.

Mikio Kurokawa

Kisho Kurokawa

After the collapse of CIAM movement, Kisho Kurokawa predicted “shift from the age of machines to the age of life” in 1959.
Since Kisho Kurokawa started the Metabolism movement in 1960, he consistently challenged to create and study architecture and cities of the age of life.
The themes Kisho Kurokawa had raised, which were Metabolism, Symbiosis, Recycle, Ecology, Ecosystem, and Information, have become global themes now.

In the meantime, Kisho Kurokawa issued many literary works as a philosopher.
“Philosophy of Symbiosis” is well known throughout the world and was translated into English and German.
“Revolution of City” was published as his 100th literary work in 2006 by Chuokoronsha.