Take a peek into Japanese architect and theorist Arata Isozaki’s studio in the first of PLANE—SITE’s new video series, Time-Space-Existence. In this inaugural film, Isozaki discusses the Japanese concept of the space and time that exists in-between things, called "ma." Especially inspiring is Isozaki’s refusal to be stuck in one architectural style, as he describes how each of his designs is a specific solution born out of the project’s context.
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Arata Isozaki on "Ma," the Japanese Concept of In-Between Space
https://www.archdaily.com/882896/arata-isozaki-on-ma-the-japanese-concept-of-in-between-spaceLindsey Leardi
Toshiko Mori Pursues Dialogue That Transcends Time and Space
Continuing their Time-Space-Existence series of monthly videos leading up to this year’s Venice Biennale, PLANE—SITE have released a new conversation with architect and former Harvard GSD chair of architecture Toshiko Mori. Each video highlights the ideas that drive the work of well-known designers, with this episode focusing on Mori’s philosophy of visual communication, dialogue with history and considering the future in her work.
https://www.archdaily.com/894176/toshiko-mori-pursues-dialogue-that-transcends-time-and-spaceJack McManus
How Art Can Use Architecture to Spill Beyond the Gallery Space
In their latest video from the Time-Space-Existence series, PLANE—SITE features acclaimed conceptual artist Lawrence Weiner and his ideas regarding the relationship between people and material objects, language as a gesture, and making art accessible to the public. Lawrence Weiner is known for his typographical art applied onto elements of the built environment, and he describes how architecture itself can become an alternative space to present art.
https://www.archdaily.com/893777/how-art-can-use-architecture-to-spill-beyond-the-gallery-spaceYiling Shen
Fumihiko Maki On The Importance of Conscious Decision-Making in Design
Begin to understand the inner workings of Fumihiko Maki's architectural mind in PLANE—SITE’s latest short film from their Time-Space-Existence series. Each film focuses on the different principles which drive the practice of famous architects. Maki is known for being experimental with materials and fusing east and west culture.
https://www.archdaily.com/889045/fumihiko-maki-on-the-importance-of-conscious-design-making-in-designLindsey Leardi
Richard Meier On Color in Architecture and His Only Black Building
Get a better understanding of Richard Meier in PLANE-SITE’s latest short film in their series, Time-Space-Existence. The series focuses on the principles behind each architect they feature. Known for his pristine white, geometric buildings, Meier talks about architectural context, timelessness, universal color, and his only black building.
https://www.archdaily.com/887078/richard-meier-on-color-in-architecture-and-his-only-black-buildingLindsey Leardi
Kengo Kuma Explains How His Architectural Style was Formed by Financial Crisis
Japan's renowned architect Kengo Kuma is the latest to feature in PLANE—SITE's video series Time-Space-Existence, exploring the inner workings of his Tokyo office and how the Japanese financial crisis of the early 1990s shaped his firm.
https://www.archdaily.com/885980/kengo-kuma-explains-how-his-architectural-style-was-formed-by-financial-crisisElla Thorns
Tatiana Bilbao: Creating Spaces with Relevance Means "Enhancing Someone's Life"
In the second film from this year's series of PLANE—SITE's Time-Space-Existence videos, Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao shares her philosophy of how architecture should be designed with the user’s experience in mind, rather than for standalone aesthetic qualities. In the video she discusses how architects should to some extent let go of their artistic intentions for a more practical approach to serve the needs of people, discussing how architecture has become detached from its key purpose over the last fifty years due to the influence of capitalism.
https://www.archdaily.com/884284/tatiana-bilbao-creating-spaces-with-relevance-means-enhancing-someones-lifeElla Thorns