Archinect - News2024-05-17T06:59:27-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150093842/a-conversation-with-sou-fujimoto-on-the-futures-of-the-future
A Conversation with Sou Fujimoto on the "Futures of the Future" Paul Petrunia2018-11-01T14:43:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9a/9a052a72c78ff2f10ed7a44bd8543721.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This week we’re sharing my conversation with <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/65588/sou-fujimoto-architects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sou Fujimoto</a>, recorded immediately before his new show opened to the press at <a href="https://www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Japan House</a> in Hollywood last Friday. The show, titled “<a href="https://www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles/exhibition/sou-fujimoto-futures-of-the-future.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FUTURES OF THE FUTURE</a>”, brings together large scale renderings and photographs, along with over 100 models showcasing a selection of Fujimoto’s distinctive work and process. </p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/69822ff5b6e95ee0b7facb4524a8ced8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/69822ff5b6e95ee0b7facb4524a8ced8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>"Futures of the Future" exhibition, photo (c) JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/78/78e8d4c15ce1695108ba3a4eff2fbf83.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/78/78e8d4c15ce1695108ba3a4eff2fbf83.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Sou Fujimoto in the "Futures of the Future" exhibition, photo (c) JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles</figcaption></figure><p>Our conversation covers his upbringing in Hokkaido, his academic and personal studies in Tokyo, and how these experiences contributed to his highly unique approach to architecture; investigating primitive lifestyles, blurring boundaries and breaking down walls. If you’re in the LA area, the exhibition will be remain until December 12th at Japan House, which is located on the 2nd floor of the bustling, tourist-filled <a href="http://hollywoodandhighland.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollywood and Highland</a> complex. </p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ab/ab96ac5868c66fc9fde81181f8653e5e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ab/ab96ac5868c66fc9fde81181f8653e5e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a><figcaption>"Futures of the Future" exhibiti...</figcaption></figure></figure>