Exploring Kengo Kuma's Architecture Through the Five Senses

Exploring Kengo Kuma's Architecture Through the Five Senses. "Humans define their existence by moving. I exist more like a tree, in a state that retains the traces of my growth." — Kengo Kuma. I had the fortune to see Kengo Kuma's designed Starbucks in Dazaifu before, and I was attracted by its unique design at that time. The roof is constructed with wooden strips arranged in a well-organized manner, creating this unique spatial art. Therefore, knowing about his solo exhibition in Shanghai, I must come and see the master's work. 📍Address: Fosun Art Center, No. 600 Zhongshan East 2nd Road, Shanghai 🚈Transportation: Yuyuan Station, Metro Lines 10/14 ⏰Exhibition Time: 2023/7/21-2023/10/6 🎟️Ticket: 128 Yuan 📷Highlights: The exhibition starts from the outdoor 'Bamboo Diamond' and opens up a geometric world created by the five senses of vision, hearing, touch, smell, and intellect. ☑️Starting with bamboo, the 'Bamboo Valley' reassembled from thirty thousand bamboo sticks, the tranquil tea room spiral 'Bamboo Twist', depicts the original scenery in Kengo Kuma's heart. ☑️The entrance on the second floor is a 360-degree multimedia space that brings you closer to the mysteries between nature and architecture. Inside, there are buildings from around the world that are either completed or still under construction. I like the layout of this exhibition because it not only has architectural models but also Kengo Kuma's sketches and real-life photos, which is really exciting for those who love design. ☑️Many corners of the exhibition also display Kengo Kuma's calligraphy, and the entire space is filled with a faint scent, making it a pleasing exhibition.