GWC 14 BCN

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Japan

Arata Isozaki (July 23, 1931 – December 28, 2022) was a renowned Japanese architect, urban designer, and theorist from Ōita, Kyushu. Known for his innovative and diverse architectural style, Isozaki's career spanned over six decades during which he designed more than 100 buildings globally. His early work, influenced by his mentor Kenzo Tange, showcased modernist principles, but he later developed a unique approach integrating both Eastern and Western design elements. Honor president 2014 GWC.