Visit of Architect Mr. Kengo Kuma to Iceland
2026/5/12
On April 30, Mr. Kengo Kuma, a world-renowned architect, visited Iceland and delivered a which was co-hosted by the Architects Association of Iceland and the Embassy of Japan.
More than 400 participants gathered at the lecture and listened attentively to Mr. Kuma’s architectural philosophy and career, particularly his emphasis on harmony with nature.
More than 400 participants gathered at the lecture and listened attentively to Mr. Kuma’s architectural philosophy and career, particularly his emphasis on harmony with nature.
On the same day, Mr. Kuma also attended a reception hosted by Ambassador Takewaka, where he had the opportunity to interact with invited guests.
This was Mr. Kuma’s first visit to Iceland, and it was carried out as part of the commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Iceland.
This was Mr. Kuma’s first visit to Iceland, and it was carried out as part of the commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Iceland.
Furthermore, on May 2, a screening of the documentary film “particle dance” which chronicles 15 years of Mr. Kuma’s work, was held.
The film’s director, Mr. Hiromoto Oka, was present at the screening, and he conducted a talk and a Q&A session after the film.
The film’s director, Mr. Hiromoto Oka, was present at the screening, and he conducted a talk and a Q&A session after the film.