Kenzō Tange
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Summary
Kenzō Tange was born on September 4, 1913[1], in Sakai[2]. He died on March 22, 2005[3], in Minato[4]. He worked as an architect[5], urban planner[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,402 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Noritaka Tange[9]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[10], Empire of Japan[11]
- Field of work: architecture[12]
- Employer: University of Tokyo[13], Tange Associates[14]
- Educated at: Tokyo Imperial University[15], Nihon University[16], Hiroshima High School[17], Ehime Prefectural Imabari Nishi High School[18]
- Notable work: Yoyogi National Gymnasium[19], Nippon Gaishi Hall[20], National Stadium in Tokyo[21], Singapore Indoor Stadium[22]
- Award received: Pritzker Architecture Prize[23], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], Royal Gold Medal[25], Order of Culture[26], Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], Praemium Imperiale[28], Person of Cultural Merit[29], Grand Officer of the Order of the Sun of Peru[30], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[31], Asahi Prize[32], AIA Gold Medal[33], AIJ Prize[34], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[35]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36], National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina)[37], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[38], Académie des beaux-arts[39]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Commons category: Kenzo Tange[42]
- Archives at: Frances Loeb Library[43]
- Cause of death: heart failure[44]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Engineering[45]
- Family name: Tange[46]
- Given name: Kenzō[47]
- Official website: https://www.tangeweb.com/[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kenzo Tange[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
Why It Matters
Kenzō Tange has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Kenzō Tange born?
Kenzō Tange's place of birth was Sakai[2].
Where did Kenzō Tange die?
Kenzō Tange passed away in Minato[4].
What did Kenzō Tange do for work?
Kenzō Tange worked as an architect[5], urban planner[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Kenzō Tange go to school?
Kenzō Tange was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[15], Nihon University[16], Hiroshima High School[17], and Ehime Prefectural Imabari Nishi High School[18].
What awards did Kenzō Tange receive?
Honors received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[23], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], Royal Gold Medal[25], and Order of Culture[26].