Architect and Founder of Toyo Ito & Associates
Toyo Ito is a renowned Japanese architect known for blending technology, nature, and human-centered design. Born in 1941 and educated at the University of Tokyo, he founded Toyo Ito & Associates in 1979 after gaining experience with Metabolist architect Kiyonori Kikutake. His work ranges from minimal early residences like White U to cultural landmarks such as the Sendai Mediatheque and the National Taichung Theater in Taiwan. Ito’s architecture is distinguished by its fluid, organic forms and its embrace of lightness, transparency, and innovation. He has also been deeply involved in socially responsive design, notably with the “Home-for-All” project for disaster-stricken communities. His contributions earned him the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2013.
