2024-12-22T05:24:55-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150093842/a-conversation-with-sou-fujimoto-on-the-futures-of-the-future Paul Petrunia 2018-11-01T14:43:00-04:00 >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&rsquo;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&nbsp;&ldquo;<a href="https://www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles/exhibition/sou-fujimoto-futures-of-the-future.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FUTURES OF THE FUTURE</a>&rdquo;, brings together large scale renderings and photographs, along with over 100 models showcasing a selection of Fujimoto&rsquo;s distinctive work and process.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/69822ff5b6e95ee0b7facb4524a8ced8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/69822ff5b6e95ee0b7facb4524a8ced8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;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&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/78/78e8d4c15ce1695108ba3a4eff2fbf83.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ab/ab96ac5868c66fc9fde81181f8653e5e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ab/ab96ac5868c66fc9fde81181f8653e5e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>"Futures of the Future" exhibiti...</figcaption></figure></figure>