Takaharu Tezuka

Takaharu Tezuka
Born (1964-02-23) 23 February 1964 (age 60)
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
OccupationArchitect
AwardsJapan Institute of Architects Prize (2002 & 2009)
Yoshioka Prize (2002)
Architectural Institution of Japan Prize (2008)
Global Award for Sustainable Architecture (2017)
PracticeTezuka Architects

Takaharu Tezuka (手塚 貴晴, Tezuka Takaharu, born 23 February 1964) is a Japanese architect. In 1994, he and his wife Yui Tezuka founded the Tokyo-based firm Tezuka Architects. Projects by Tezuka Architects include the Roof House,[1] Echigo-Matsunoyama Museum of Natural Science,[2] Fuji Kindergarten[3] and Woods of Net. Their recent awards include Japan Institute of Architects Prize (2009), Association for Children's Environment Design Award (2011), OECD/CELE 4th Compendium of Exemplary Educational Facilities (2011) and a Global Award for Sustainable Architecture (2017).[4][5]

  1. ^ "Catherine Slessor, 2001 October: House by Tezuka Architects (Hadano, Japan)", The Architectural Review. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  2. ^ Peter Davey, "2004 December: Museum of Natural Science, Tezuka Architects (Niigata, Japan)", Architectural Revier. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Fuji Kindergarten", Architonic. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  4. ^ Jordana, Sebastian, "Nostalgic Future: Tezuka Architects lecture in Columbia". ArchDaily. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
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