Discover Tane Tsuyoshi’s archaeological approach to architecture during a talk at Japan House London, reflecting on the role of architecture in reconciling the past, present and future.

The founder of Paris-based Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects, Tane is currently engaged in a range of architectural projects concentrated in Europe and Japan based on the concept of ‘Archaeology of the Future’ – creating forward-looking architecture by digging into the memories of a place.

The approach is evident in Tane’s major works including the Estonian National Museum, the Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art, The Al Thani Collection at the Hôtel de la Marine, and the urban farming project 388 Farm in Shibuya.

Held as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2024, the event invites attendees to reflect on and reimagine sustainable approaches to architecture for the future which do not lose sight of the past.

The talk coincides with the exhibition Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN which is on display at Japan House from 15 May to 8 September 2024. Tane is the designer of the exhibition, and as one of seven guest contributors, presents his own design discovery: prehistoric Jōmon villages built 10,000 years ago in Iwate, Japan.

The event starts at 15:00 and will last for about one hour.

About the Speakers

Tane Tsuyoshi is a Paris-based Japanese architect. He founded ATTA – Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects in Paris in 2017 after having co-founded DGT. Architects in 2006. He is recognized as being one of the leading architects of the new generation. Tane believes that architecture belongs to the memory of a place that connects its past to the future. This idea is embodied in his concept – ‘Archaeology of the Future’. In his career, he has received numerous awards and honours, including the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in 2022; the Grand Prix AFEX – French Architects Overseas in 2016 and 2021; the Jean-Dejean Prize of the French Academy of Architecture; the Estonian Cultural Endowment Grand Prix; the 67th Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists; and many others.

Booking Essential | Admission Free 

The livestream for this event will take place only on Zoom.