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Shigeru Ban Offers Aid to His Native Japan.
- Source :
- Architectural Record; May2011, Vol. 199 Issue 5, p36-36, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article reports on the design and construction of shelters for victims of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It examines the work of Japanese architect Shigeru Ban in designing shelters that included privacy and temporary homes for the victims. Topics include financing for the project, aid from architecture students from Tokyo, Japan, and Ban's commitment to persuading the Japanese government that such structures are necessary.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0003858X
- Volume :
- 199
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Architectural Record
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 63525674