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2025145 minGdocumentary

particle dance

2025145 minGdocumentary

Kengo Kuma's architectural projects span 15 years and 17 countries, reflecting his innovative designs that blend nature and material.

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Kengo Kuma's architectural projects span 15 years and 17 countries, reflecting his innovative designs that blend nature and material.

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Hiromoto Okadirector

Kengo Kuma

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Kengo Kuma stands at the forefront of contemporary architecture in Japan. The film particle dance follows him over 15 years and 17 countries. It documents his innovative designs that merge nature with built environments. Hiromoto Oka, a former student of Kuma, directs the film. The work showcases various projects that reflect Kuma's approach to architecture and the relationship between structure, environment, and people.

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