In Praise of Tokyo: in Conversation With Junya Ishigami

Ishigami and the Serpentine Pavilion. Image © Laurian Ghinitoiu

In this short video by Louisiana Channel, Junya Ishigami talks about Tokyo and what he sees as the defining traits of the vibrant and diverse metropole. Discussing what he likes about the city, the renowned Japanese architect underlines Tokyo’s polycentrism and explains how being made up of different small town allows the city to preserve its very local characteristics.

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