Kazuyo Sejima (妹島 和世, Sejima Kazuyo; born 29 October 1956) is a Japanese architect and director of her own firm, Kazuyo…Kazuyo Sejima (妹島 和世, Sejima Kazuyo; born 29 October 1956) is a Japanese architect and director of her own firm, Kazuyo Sejima & Associates. In 1995, she co-founded the firm SANAA (Sejima + Nishizawa & Associates). In 2010, Sejima was the second woman to receive the Pritzker Prize, which was awarded jointly with Nishizawa. They were only the second partnership to be honored with this prize.
Shin'ichi Okada (9 January 1928 – 27 October 2014), also spelled as Shinichi Okada, was a Japanese architect active in…Shin'ichi Okada (9 January 1928 – 27 October 2014), also spelled as Shinichi Okada, was a Japanese architect active in the second half of the twentieth century. He was particularly known for designing schools, hospitals, museums, and government buildings.
Kiyoshi Mutō (武藤 清, Mutō Kiyoshi; 29 January 1903 – 12 March 1989) was a Japanese architect and structural engineer. He…Kiyoshi Mutō (武藤 清, Mutō Kiyoshi; 29 January 1903 – 12 March 1989) was a Japanese architect and structural engineer. He is considered the "father of the Japanese skyscraper" for his contributions to earthquake engineering.
Masaichi Kobayashi (14 February 1891 – 25 December 1973) was a Japanese architect. His work was part of the…Masaichi Kobayashi (14 February 1891 – 25 December 1973) was a Japanese architect. His work was part of the architecture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
