Kazuyo Sejima: The Art of Disappearance in Architecture

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[@fzarchitecture]

I truly appreciate your support! It inspires me to keep creating content that resonates with amazing viewers like you.

[@paolobalza8626]

Thank you so much for this video so rich and with so many details. I like your interpretation of her works. Very nice that the trik that you show at 26.30'... Great work!

[@fzarchitecture]

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective. It’s true that architecture inevitably interacts with nature, often at its expense. This reflection reminds us of the importance of designing with sustainability and harmony in mind, finding ways to integrate buildings into their natural surroundings rather than displacing them. As architects, we have the responsibility to rethink materials, prioritize green spaces, and consider the broader ecological impact of our creations. Your comment is a powerful reminder of the balance we must strive for-thank you for inspiring this reflection.

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Thank you very much! Great work! Those spaces...so alien 😮 uneasiness ? Can't imagine the feeling of those buildings

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Great video and analysis

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[@jnac8857]

I am a fan of traditional Japanese architecture and crafts but these contemporary Japanese architects can be challenging to appreciate because I believe that structures built for people to live in should be a part of the human experience as an extension of the human body and the gentle side of humanity should always be the ever present influence of design especially abodes where people are meant to take refuge and recharge their creative juices. For me the perfect design is the perfect blend of nature and human nature.

[@fzarchitecture]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate how deeply you connect with the essence of architecture and the importance of creating spaces that nurture and inspire. Your perspective is truly valuable!

[@willhemmings]

Thank you for this scholarly presentation. I am enjoying these videos very much. I have serious concerns that Sejima's architecture of transparency and restriction is dehumanising. Perhaps her work responds to a Japanese culture of openness more readily than I am able to appreciate from a cold, wet island off mainland Europe

[@fzarchitecture]

Thank you for your comments. You were right, we have to understand the native culture to see how architecture talks under Sejima architecture. Even thought that difference between Japanese culture to European/American culture, we can learn from where we are to add to our language. Thank you for watching.

[@starmanjesus5679]

Thank you so much for this interesting video: though I wouldn’t describe Sejima’s architecture as ‘superficial’ rather thoughtful and deeply japanese in the way dematerializes forms to emphasize feelings

[@fzarchitecture]

Thank you for your comment. Sajima open to me other ways to work from the first approach to design new architecture shapes. She is for me the most clever and intelligent architect to learn from. Thank you for sharing!

[@tunaroll3957]

Here the reference to 'superficial' is not the regular sense of the word but more like the 'superflat' art movement which is led by Murakami (basically referred as the 'shallow emptiness of Japanese consumer culture with heavy consumerism and sexual fetishism, boomed after post world war 2 era')

[@fzarchitecture]

@@tunaroll3957 Thank you for your comment! You’re absolutely right-when discussing “superficial” in the context of Sejima and SANAA’s work, it’s more aligned with the aesthetic and cultural critique tied to movements like Murakami’s “Superflat.” This concept explores the intersection of art, consumerism, and the depth (or lack thereof) in modern Japanese society. SANAA’s minimalist architecture can, in some ways, be seen as reflecting this-stripping away unnecessary complexity to reveal a kind of clarity that could be interpreted as commenting on the ‘surface’ nature of contemporary culture. The architectural form becomes an intentional, layered expression rather than merely a functional or visual statement. It’s fascinating how these cultural movements influence not just art but architecture as well!

[@muhammadomar2343]

I have a hate and love relationship with their works followed with junya ishigami and sou fujimoto since they have kinda similar style in architecture Hate how sometimes they could be considered as hack and many reports that most of their building lack of a good utility system, because the minimalistic approach that they try apply in their works However some of their works have a brilliant fundamental idea and philosophy,,, while doing my architecture finals i watched a lot of their lecture and video for inspiration and reference Sorry for my bad English btw

[@fzarchitecture]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate your honesty about the complexities in their styles, and I'm glad my video could help inspire you during your finals!

[@ramdelgp]

This video is the english version of this exact presentation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIbEZn2KfrJjg6M Even the slideshow is the same, yez.

[@fzarchitecture]

That’s correct, it is an adaptation to English, some changes about some explanations and translation from Spanish. See on description references for this vudeo. Thank you for watching.

[@fzarchitecture]

That’s correct, it’s an adsorption, translation and adjustment from that reference to promote and help learn from the masters. See description the references that it is listed. Thank you for watching!

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re : photo of sarkozy`s architects -sieger ubam? = shigeru ban ...

[@fzarchitecture]

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[@izabelabhering7041]

Thin, transparent walls can be and feel claustrophobic. Contemporary Japanese culture is painfully shallow, infantile, superficial, virtual. There is incredible depths of craftsmanship in traditional Japanese culture… this style of architecture lacks the spice of life.

[@fzarchitecture]

Thank you for your opinion, Sejima discovered new ways to do architecture and a new language where traditional and experience are done by a new way of to do. She is japanese, so for sure she is aware of her culture. Who better than her to do a step further on his great culture. Thank you for watching.