Salone del Mobile 2023's Events

A Conversation with Shigeru Ban

April 19 ^th 2023 11:00 - 12:00 (CEST)

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The famous Japanese architect and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize, will open the 2023 Salone del Mobile.Milano programme of talks. His social and environmental commitment, reflected in his exploration and use of inexpensive and sustainable materials such as cardboard and bamboo, also extends to reflection on the use of light in design.

Title: Balancing Architectural Works and Social Contributions
Moderator: Yoko Choy, China Editor Wallpaper*

Curated by Annalisa Rosso

The potential use of wood in architecture, disaster relief activities using building technology, and efforts toward future through architecture. Plus a reflection on the use of light in project.

Euroluce, Aurore Arena, Pav. 13

Shigeru Ban

Born in Tokyo in 1957. Graduated from the Cooper Union. Started working for Arata Isozaki & Associates in 1982. Founded Shigeru Ban Architects in 1985. Became consultant to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 1995. Established the NGO, Voluntary Architects' Network (VAN) in the same year to support disaster relief. Selected works include Centre Pompidou- Metz, Oita Prefecture Art Museum, Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka, Musical Complex of La Seine Musicale, and Swatch Omega Headquarters.