| Toyo Ito is one of the most innovative and influential architects in the world. Toyo Ito is known for creating extreme concept buildings in which he seeks to fuse the physical and virtual worlds. He is a leading exponent of architecture that addresses issues of the contemporary 'simulated' city.
Born in Japan, Ito graduated from Tokyo University's Department of Architecture in 1965. After a brief period of time in Kiyonori Kikutake Architect and Associate, he started his own office, 'Urban Robot' (urbot) in Tokyo,1971. Its name was changed to Toyo Ito and Associates, Architects in 1979. With his domestic constructions 'White U' in 1976 and 'Silver Hut' in 1984 he created the basis for the new living concepts in the urban centers. He developed a vision of mobile large city communities with the Pao Project 'A Dwelling for Tokyo Nomad Woman' in 1985.' 'Tower of Winds' in Yokohama in 1986 and 'Egg of Winds' in 1991 are interactive landmarks. |
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