Kazuyo Sejima Opens Three Iconic Post-War Tokyo Homes for Public Tour During Art Week Tokyo
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
Architecture studio SANAA's co-founder Kazuyo Sejima is opening three iconic post-war Tokyo homes to the public through the Tokyo House Tour during Art Week Tokyo. The tour showcases striking residential architecture from the post-war period, including the Hanakoganei House, which features a playful design. The initiative aims to help people discover the rich history of houses built in Tokyo after World War II and explore how cities and buildings evolve together.
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The tour, which will take place during this year's Art Week Tokyo (AWT), aims to help people discover the rich history of houses built in the city after the second world war
Hanakoganei House has a playful sh
showcases striking post-war buildings
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