Toyo Ito: The New Real in Architecture

This volume accompanies the exhibition “Toyo Ito: The New Real in Architecture” held at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, presenting a comprehensive exploration of the architectural philosophy and work of one of Japan’s foremost architects. Through Ito’s innovative approach, the book reexamines the relationship between reality and the virtual in contemporary architecture, highlighting his pursuit of structures that evoke lightness, transparency, and organic form. It further investigates his insights into the concept of the “simulated city” and his application of cutting-edge technologies to realize novel architectural expressions. Included are exhibition materials such as models, drawings, videos, and texts, offering a profound perspective on the communicative and experiential foundations of his architectural ethos.

Publisher Tenzansha

Published 2006

Pages 182

Size 310x190mm