Architecture
Architect Sou Fujimoto Discusses 7 of His Favorite Projects
At New York’s Japan Society, the famed architect offers his perspective on some of his most iconic works
Named an AD Innovator in 2013, architect Sou Fujimoto has captivated the world with his experimental projects. Born in Hokkaido, Japan, in 1971, he studied architecture at the University of Tokyo, then opened his own practice in 2000. Ever since, the trailblazer has made waves in both the public sector and the private, designing everything from London’s 2013 Serpentine Pavilion to unique residences around the world in his signature airy style. Fujimoto visited New York last month to talk about some of his favorite projects at the Japan Society. Here’s what he picked.