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Shigeru Ban

architect website: www.shigerubanarchitects.com

Shigeru Ban (坂茂, Ban Shigeru; born 1957 in Tokyo, Japan) is an accomplished Japanese and internationalarchitect, most famous for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard paper tubes used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. Shigeru Ban was the winner in 2005 at age 48 of the 40th annualThomas Jefferson Medal in Architecture from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He was profiled by TimeMagazine in their projection of 21st century innovators in the field of architecture and design.

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Centre Pompidou-Metz

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Location: Metz, France
Architect/Designer: Shigeru Ban
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Last modified: 12 December, 2011 3 Comments »

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Christchurch Temporary Catherdral

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Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Architect/Designer: Shigeru Ban
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Last modified: 11 October, 2011 No Comments »

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Nicolas G Hayek Center

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Location: Tokyo, Japan
Architect/Designer: Shigeru Ban
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Last modified: 15 April, 2010 No Comments »

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The Nomadic Museum

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Location: , Brazil
Architect/Designer: Shigeru Ban
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Last modified: 3 June, 2009 1 Comment »

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