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Four Facets of Contemporary Japanese Architecture: Theory

Overview

Learn the history, ideas and concepts behind contemporary Japanese architecture through four architectural facets and five generations of architects.

What you'll learn

  • Development of contemporary Japanese architecture since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
  • Features of works of influential Japanese architects
  • Theories behind practices in contemporary Japanese architecture
  • Present concerns and potential future directions for contemporary Japanese architecture

Skills you'll practise

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Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Taught by University of Tokyo, one of the strongest names in its field.
  • Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
  • Taught in Japanese.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $119). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Interest in the design and history of architecture, as well as urbanism.

Taught by

  • Kengo KumaUniversity Professor
  • Yusuke ObuchiAssociate Professor

University of Tokyo is in Tier 1: world-leading universities and India's top institutes of our institution ranking (92/100).

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