Shin Takamatsu
Japanese architect and educator

Born
August 5th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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An architect and academic contributed significantly to modern architecture in Japan. Worked as a professor at several universities, sharing knowledge on architectural design and theory. Established a design office that produced various notable projects, blending contemporary styles with traditional Japanese elements.
Designed the Takamatsu City Museum of Art
Contributed to the renovation of the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
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