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“I am aware of changes gradually taking place in my own designs as part of my thinking on this matter”

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Kenzo Tange was a prominent Japanese architect whose work significantly influenced modern architecture. His career, spanning several decades, saw him design many iconic buildings both in Japan and internationally. Tange's architectural style was marked by a harmonious blend of modernism and traditional Japanese aesthetics, which he skillfully incorporated into his designs. more

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