akihisa hirata (23 articles)
akihisa hirata is a japanese architect who was born in osaka in 1971. after graduating from kyoto university, hirata worked for toyo ito before establishing his own firm, akihisa hirata architecture office, in 2005.
akihisa hirata's 'discovering new' exhibition at TOTO GALLERY·MA in tokyo
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the japanese architect believes that buildings are more than independent entities, and should form part of the 'greater living world'.
the japanese architect believes that buildings are more than independent entities, and should form part of the 'greater living world'.
akihisa hirata tangles indoor and outdoor spaces for 'tree-ness house' in tokyo
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'the arrangement of functional volumes and voids, openings, and greenery integrates and entangles the building into a single organic whole,’ says the architect.
'the arrangement of functional volumes and voids, openings, and greenery integrates and entangles the building into a single organic whole,’ says the architect.
akihisa hirata architecture office models kotoriku from the city grid
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taking the model of a city context, the structure replicates the various streets of a city that form varying zones of activity to define unique apartments.
taking the model of a city context, the structure replicates the various streets of a city that form varying zones of activity to define unique apartments.
toyo ito + akihisa hirata: LEXUS amazing flow at milan design week 2013
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the installation design is informed by the concept of 'flow' in both natural and man-made contexts. curator akihisha hirata, supervisor toyo ito.
the installation design is informed by the concept of 'flow' in both natural and man-made contexts. curator akihisha hirata, supervisor toyo ito.
energetic energies solar panel concept by akihisa hirata for panasonic
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the conceptual installation incorporates numerous solar panels that cover a series of volumes like lush vegetation - encouraging new thinking on how photovoltaics can be put to »
the conceptual installation incorporates numerous solar panels that cover a series of volumes like lush vegetation - encouraging new thinking on how photovoltaics can be put to use.
a home for all in rikuzentakata, full scale prototype
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the concept model presented at the 2012 venice biennale has now been constructed at full scale to serve the people left homeless after the 2011 earthquake.
the concept model presented at the 2012 venice biennale has now been constructed at full scale to serve the people left homeless after the 2011 earthquake.
akihisa hirata architecture office: coil
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upon entering the dwelling, a continuous spatial experience is immediately unveiled with rooms integrated into a stairway which curves around structural columns from the entry to »
upon entering the dwelling, a continuous spatial experience is immediately unveiled with rooms integrated into a stairway which curves around structural columns from the entry to the second floor.
japanese pavilion at the 2012 venice architecture biennale
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japan's pavilion explores the possibility of providing housing for the community of rikuzentakata after the devastating 2011 tsunami.
japan's pavilion explores the possibility of providing housing for the community of rikuzentakata after the devastating 2011 tsunami.
akihisa hirata architecture office: tangling
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a continuous loop which has been contorted to fill the interior space of the architectural foundation in london forms an experiential installation of the japanese architects' »
a continuous loop which has been contorted to fill the interior space of the architectural foundation in london forms an experiential installation of the japanese architects' recent projects.
photosynthesis by akihisa hirata for panasonic
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the conceptual architectural project uses existing and prototype technologies, transforming solar cells into leaves, batteries into fruits, and lights into 'blossoms' in a »
the conceptual architectural project uses existing and prototype technologies, transforming solar cells into leaves, batteries into fruits, and lights into 'blossoms' in a 'miniature ecosystem'. 'photosynthesis' is part of the interni exhibition at milan design week 2012.
milan design week 2012: photosynthesis by akihisa hirata for panasonic
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designed for installation at interni during milan design week 2012, the photovoltaic panels are meant to fill the gap between nature and man-made materials.
designed for installation at interni during milan design week 2012, the photovoltaic panels are meant to fill the gap between nature and man-made materials.
akihisa hirata architecture office: bloomberg pavilion
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three crisp walls are capped with a pleated surface of triangulated panels, opening the roof plane of this construct to the sky, introducing a soft illumination into the internal »
three crisp walls are capped with a pleated surface of triangulated panels, opening the roof plane of this construct to the sky, introducing a soft illumination into the internal gallery for transient exhibits.
architecture in the wake of disaster: japan pavilion for the 2012 venice architecture biennale
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the japan foundation presents the emergency and temporary housing project home-for-all, the post-disaster reconstruction of the city of kamaishi, led by toyo ito together with »
the japan foundation presents the emergency and temporary housing project home-for-all, the post-disaster reconstruction of the city of kamaishi, led by toyo ito together with kumiko inui, sou fujimoto and akihisa hirata.
canon neoreal 'prism liquid' by akihisa hirata and kyota takahashi
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japanese artist kyota takahashi and architect akihisa hirata collaborated on 'prism liquid', canon's neoreal installation at milan design week 2010.
japanese artist kyota takahashi and architect akihisa hirata collaborated on 'prism liquid', canon's neoreal installation at milan design week 2010.
akihisa hirata architecture office: annaka house
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the house is created by a flexible system connecting many platforms and sloped surfaces. the roof is made in the same method as its base.
the house is created by a flexible system connecting many platforms and sloped surfaces. the roof is made in the same method as its base.
akihisa hirata architecture office: house h
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the different spaces overlap, existing simultaneously and forming a unique sense of order.
the different spaces overlap, existing simultaneously and forming a unique sense of order.
canon: neoreal at milan design week 09
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a collaboration between architect akihisa hirata and interactive artist takahiro matsuo.
a collaboration between architect akihisa hirata and interactive artist takahiro matsuo.
akihisa hirata, takahiro matsuo for canon NEOREAL exhibition at milan design week 09
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canon will showcase their latest interactive digital imaging technology displays at milan design week 09.
canon will showcase their latest interactive digital imaging technology displays at milan design week 09.
yokohama triennale 08: akihisa hirata architecture office
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the structure explores hirata's interest in pitched-roof housing and the possibilities which stem from this type of roof-style.
the structure explores hirata's interest in pitched-roof housing and the possibilities which stem from this type of roof-style.
‘sarugaku’ commercial complex by akihisa hirata
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each volume is a shopping and commercial space. the complex is representative of a mountain in the landscape.
each volume is a shopping and commercial space. the complex is representative of a mountain in the landscape.
venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 akihisa hirata
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based on a folding principle derived from trees and plants, the structure has a large surface area within a limited space.
based on a folding principle derived from trees and plants, the structure has a large surface area within a limited space.
yokohama triennale 08 preview: akihisa hirata
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this experimental building will host the triennial's information center and an exhibition of housing proposals by several other architects.
this experimental building will host the triennial's information center and an exhibition of housing proposals by several other architects.
next gen20 project at the 2008 venice architectural biennale
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the final 20 residences in the 'next-gen 20' architectural competition were recently showcased in taipei.
the final 20 residences in the 'next-gen 20' architectural competition were recently showcased in taipei.
