Members of the public are invited to attend a lecture hosted by UQ's School of Architecture on March 31 from the architects behind one of the world's most innovative architecture practices.
Yoshiharu Tsukamoto and Momoyo Kaijima of Tokyo-based architecture studio Atelier Bow-Wow will present a lecture entitled Commonalities and Differences as part of the School of Architecture's public lecture program.
Established in 1992, Atelier Bow-Wow has gained international respect for its ability to mix serious urban research with inventive approaches to architecture, exhibiting in both art and architecture contexts.
UQ Architecture lecturer Mr Andrew Wilson said Atelier Bow-Wow's presentation provided a unique opportunity to engage with a significant architectural culture like Japan.
"As architects working in Tokyo, Atelier Bow-Wow created the term 'pet architecture' to describe a new type of small but multi-functional structure built during Japan's bubble economy which utilise left-over space," he said.
"In this presentation we will find that architecture in Brisbane, as a developing city, is surprisingly similar to Tokyo and that Atelier Bow-Wow's Japanese designs could have future applications here.�
The presentation marks Dr Kaijima's inaugural lecture as Adjunct Professor and Dr Tsukamoto's appointment to Visiting Fellow within the School of Architecture.
Mr Wilson said the event heralded the beginning of an exciting new partnership between the firm and the School.
"Dr Kaijima and Dr Tsukamoto will be accompanied on their visit by students from their research laboratories at the University of Tsukuba and the Tokyo Institute of Technology," he said.
"During workshops, our students will participate in and experience first-hand the discussions and interactions between the Japanese students and the architects.
"It's a great opportunity for the students from both countries to learn about the similarities and differences in architecture between Australia and Japan."
Atelier Bow-Wow's latest project Small Case Study House is showing at the REDCAT Gallery in Los Angeles until 29 March.
Tuesday's presentation will take place between 6pm and 7.30pm in the Abel-Smith Auditorium (Building 23) at UQ�s St Lucia Campus.
For more information contact UQ Architecture on 07 3365 3537 or architecture@uq.edu.au.
Media: a.walker1@uq.edu.auAlice Walker at the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (07 3346 7696 or a.walker1@uq.edu.au)
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