February
4-29, 2016
Center
for Architecture
The center piece of the project is Kengo Kuma (隈研吾, 1954-
Japanese prominent architect)’s design for a Cultural village buildings for a learning center, a library, gallery and tea café. Now our faces are all green with envy, aren't they? These three buildings are LEED–certified, meaning it was
recognized as best-in-class green building by USGBC. LEED stand for Leadership
in Energy & Environmental Design. They are even greener. :)
The exhibition,Tsunagu: Connecting to the architecture of
Kengo Kuma, uses images, construction drawings, as well as some interactive displays,
in order to introduce Kuma’s architectural philosophy: continuity between
nature, natural materials, and Japanese tradition.
“Kengo Kuma’s work is about a continuous flow
of spaces, reinforcing the human relationship with nature and one another. Tsunagu means cpmmectopm. But also has
implications of continuity, linking, and looking forward.”
While I question the claim “It [Portland Japanese Garden] is considered
the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan,” by Yuuyake Shimbun (Community
paper in Portland), the exhibition may worth a visit for Portland again during
the wet and cold month of February.
Source:
Portland Japanese Garden. Events. (link above)
Portland Japanese Garden Exhibition Distills Design Concepts
Of Kengo Kuma. Yuuyake Shimbun. The
sunset Newspaper. Dec. 2015. 207.
