Fumihiko Maki
Architect, designer of Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
Born
September 6th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
2024
1 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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An architect and academic from Japan, contributed significantly to modern architecture. Maki graduated from the University of Tokyo and studied at Harvard University. He founded his own architectural firm and worked on a range of notable projects. The Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, designed for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, showcased innovative use of space and structure. Additionally, the design of Makuhari Messe, a convention center in Chiba, reflected a blend of modernity and functionality. Maki received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1993, recognizing his contributions to the field.
Designed Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
Designed Makuhari Messe
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