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Quotes by Kenzo Tange
Kenzo Tange (1913–2005) was a pioneering Japanese architect whose innovative designs melded traditional Japanese aesthetics with modernist principles. Born in Osaka, Tange studied architecture at the University of Tokyo and later emerged as a prominent figure in post-war architecture, contributing to urban reconstruction in Japan. His most notable works, such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, reflect a deep commitment to cultural heritage and social healing. Tange's legacy endures as a testament to the power of architecture in shaping human experience.
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"Architects today tend to depreciate themselves, to regard themselves as no more than just ordinary citizens without the power to reform the future."
Kenzo Tange"There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart. There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart."
Kenzo Tange"I feel however, that we architects have a special duty and mission... (to contribute) to the socio-cultural development of architecture and urban planning."
Kenzo Tange