Born in Beijing in 1945, Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto’s formative years were shaped by his upbringing in a household that emphasized balancing public and private lives.
Riken Yamamoto’s Early Influences
Riken Yamamoto Buildings
Some of the notable Riken Yamamoto projects involve Rotunda Building (Yokohama, 1981); Hamlet Building (Tokyo’s Shibuya-Ku, 1988); & Ryukoentoshi Apartment Blocks (Yokohama, 1992).
1. Riken Yamamoto Fire Station
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto’s ‘Hiroshima Nishi Fire Station’ was completed in 2010 and acted as both a fire station and an educational centre. The building has an area of 6245 m².
2,400 and more long glass louvres cover the open space, uniting the exterior and interior spaces. Anyone can take a peek and witness daily operations.
2. Riken Yamamoto House
The Riken Yamamoto House — the exquisite Yamakawa Villa was built in 1977 in Nagano, Japan. The 1,050 m2 was his first project. The villa harmoniously coexists with the surroundings.
The all-wood construction of this iconic Riken Yamamoto project rises to 3,697m, fitting with the forest. It is a tangible building and conceptual investigation of space, purpose, and interaction.