Kenzō Tange Books

Kenzō Tange was a Japanese architect who masterfully blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modernist principles, leaving his mark on structures across five continents. His work, inspired by Le Corbusier's modernist vision, first garnered international acclaim with his design for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Tange was a pivotal figure for the Metabolist movement, and his urban planning concepts informed post-war redevelopment projects in cities like Tokyo and Skopje. His innovative approach profoundly influenced a generation of architects globally.