Aim Quote by Kengo Kuma
“You could say that my aim is ‘to recover the place’. The place is a result of nature and time; this is the most important aspect. I think my architecture is some kind of frame of nature. With it, we can experience nature more deeply and more intimately. Transparency is a characteristic of Japanese architecture; I try to use light and natural materials to get a new kind of transparency.”
About This Quote
Japanese architecture seeks to blend with nature, using light and natural materials to create a transparent, intimate experience.
In simple terms: Architecture should harmonize with nature.
Design with natural light.
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When to use this quote
- building design
- urban planning
- interior spaces
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does material choice affect perception?
- What role does light play in spatial intimacy?
Achieving true transparency can be technically challenging.