Centering on the 1964 and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, this book compares and contrasts the commonalities and differences between Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma, their practices during the Tokyo Olympics, and their connections with Paris, delving into the allure of their architecture. Featuring commentary by Kuma and architectural historian Saihaku Toyokawa, along with an abundance of photographs by Yasuhiro Ishimoto and Mikiya Takimoto, it decodes the architectural philosophies of both figures. This is the Japanese-English bilingual catalog for the “Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma Exhibition” held at the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris in 2024. It also suggests the architectural charm of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, which is aiming for World Heritage status.
