Kurokawa, Noriaki (nôrēä`kē k
rō`käwä), 1934–, Japanese architect. Youngest of the group of architects known as the metabolists, who perceive architectural works as living organisms, Kurokawa plans for the growth or change of his buildings by addition or subtraction of modular units. The Takara Beautilion (1970, Osaka), the Toshiba IHI Pavilion, Hawaiian Dreamland (1966–67), and the Nitto Foods Co. plant in Sagae, Japan, are among his best-known designs.
rō`käwä), 1934–, Japanese architect. Youngest of the group of architects known as the metabolists, who perceive architectural works as living organisms, Kurokawa plans for the growth or change of his buildings by addition or subtraction of modular units. The Takara Beautilion (1970, Osaka), the Toshiba IHI Pavilion, Hawaiian Dreamland (1966–67), and the Nitto Foods Co. plant in Sagae, Japan, are among his best-known designs.Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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