Shin Takamatsu

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Shin Takamatsu (born August 5, 1948 in Nima, Shimane) is a renowned Japanese architect. After obtaining his PhD from the Graduate School of Engineering at Kyoto University in 1980, he held various academic positions: lecturer at Osaka University of Arts in 1981, associate professor at Kyoto Seika University in 1987, professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University in 1997 and professor emeritus at Kyoto University in 2013. [1] Takamatsu's futuristic designs often incorporate anthropomorphic or mechanical imagery. [2]

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References

  1. Shin Takamatsu Architect and Associates Co., Ltd.
  2. Curl, James Stevens. A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture . Oxford University Press. p.  760. ISBN   978-0-19-860678-9.
  3. "Origin I". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  4. "Saifukuji Temple". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  5. "Yoshida House". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  6. "Ark". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  7. "Pharaoh". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  8. "Origin III". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  9. "Kirin Plaza Osaka". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  10. "Tattoo". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  11. "Imanishi Motoakasaka". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  12. "ORC Project". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  13. "Kunibiki Messe". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  14. "Hotel Ravie Kawaryo". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  15. "Quasar". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  16. "Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  17. "Kirin Headquarters". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  18. "Sugawara Social Center". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  19. "Fuchu Community Center " SEIREI". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  20. "Nose Myoken-san Worship Hall " SEIREI". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  21. "Higashi Honganji Reception Hall". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  22. "Wacoal Headquarters". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  23. "Babelsberg fx. Center". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  24. "National Theatre Okinawa". Shin Takamatsu Architect &... Retrieved 14 April 2016.