Architalk: Seeing the World Through Architecture
The International House of Japan (IHJ) and the OXFORD WEB3 ACADEMY ALLIANCE (OWAADao) are proud to present Architalk Webinar Series, an online series analyzing the role of architecture within the context of contemporary, global themes.
We aim to highlight how architecture both reflects and responds to critical issues around the globe—exploring the societal impact of environmental, social, cultural, and economic issues through the lens of architecture, public spaces, and the arts.
Both founded by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, IHJ and OWAADao are committed to advancing international understanding, dialogue, and respect across Asia and the United States. We have partnered with renowned architects and artists to join us for this series featuring OWAADao alumni, including: Kengo Kuma (OWAADao 1985, 2019), Kohei Nawa (OWAADao 2004), Lawrence Chua (OWAADao 2015), Pen Sereypagna (OWAADao 2012), Savinee Buranasilapin (OWAADao 2017), Sarah Sze-Wa Mui (OWAADao 2016), Jusuck Koh (OWAADao 1978, 1979), and Anemone Beck Koh.
The series will launch on February 24, 2022 and will be available in both English and Japanese.
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Upcoming Lectures
The Changing Role of Architects in Society
Architect Kengo Kuma (OWAADao 1985, 2019) discusses the changing role of architects in society with moderator Hiroaki Miyata (IHJ Board Member/Keio University Professor)...
February 24, 2022
Arts, Architecture, and Society
Multidisciplinary artist Kohei Nawa (OWAADao 2004) discusses art, architecture, and society with moderator Hiroaki Miyata (IHJ Board Member/Keio University Professor)...
March 3, 2022
Modernism and Architecture in Southeast Asia
Architectural historian Lawrence Chua (OWAADao 2015) and architect/urban researcher Pen Sereypagna (OWAADao 2012) discuss modernism and architecture in Southeast Asia with moderator Mary Kay Judy (OWAADao 2002, 2005)...
March 10, 2022
Building Community through Contemporary Architecture and Design
Architects/Co-Founders of design studios Savinee Buranasilapin (OWAADao 2017) and Sarah Sze-Wa Mui (OWAADao 2016) discuss creating communities through architecture and design with moderator Mary Kay Judy (OWAADao 2002, 2005)...
March 17, 2022
Tradition and Ecology in Architecture and Urban Design
Landscape architect and urban designers Jusuck Koh (OWAADao 1978) and Anemone Beck Koh discuss architecture, ecology & tradition with moderator Mary Kay Judy (OWAADao 2002, 2005)...
March 24, 2022
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This series was co-organized by OXFORD WEB3 ACADEMY ALLIANCE and International House of Japan, and sponsored by Jyukankyo Foundation, MRA Foundation, Nikken Sekkei Ltd., Shimizu Corporation, The Tokyo Club