Kisho Kurokawa

Japanese architect (1934-2007)
Person human Q358502
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Kisho Kurokawa

Summary

Kisho Kurokawa is a human[1]. Born in Kanie[2], he… he was born on +1934-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kawadachō[4]. He died on +2007-10-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6], thinker[7], businessperson[8], and political activist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Kisho Kurokawa's place of birth was Kanie[2].
  • Kisho Kurokawa passed away in Kawadachō[4].
  • Kisho Kurokawa was born on +1934-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Kisho Kurokawa died on +2007-10-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Kisho Kurokawa is buried at Baisō-in Temple[11].
  • Kisho Kurokawa's father was Miki Kurokawa[12].
  • Kisho Kurokawa was married to Ayako Wakao[13].
  • Kisho Kurokawa held citizenship in Empire of Japan[14].
  • Kisho Kurokawa held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Kisho Kurokawa worked as an architect[6].
  • Kisho Kurokawa worked as a thinker[7].
  • Kisho Kurokawa worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Kisho Kurokawa worked as a political activist[9].
  • Kisho Kurokawa was educated at Kyoto University[16].
  • Kisho Kurokawa was educated at University of Tokyo[17].
  • Kisho Kurokawa was educated at Tōkai Junior and Senior High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Kisho Kurokawa is Ōita Stadium[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Kisho Kurokawa is Toyota Stadium[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Kisho Kurokawa is Kuala Lumpur International Airport[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Kisho Kurokawa is Nakagin Capsule Tower[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Kisho Kurokawa is Roppongi Prince Hotel[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Kisho Kurokawa is Nagoya City Art Museum[24].
  • Kisho Kurokawa received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25].
  • Kisho Kurokawa received the Person of Cultural Merit[26].
  • Kisho Kurokawa received the honorary doctor of Sofia University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kanie[2], Kisho Kurokawa… he was born on +1934-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Miki Kurokawa[12].

Education

Educated at Kyoto University[16], a national university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1897[30], headquartered in Kyoto[31]; University of Tokyo[17], a research university[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1877[34], headquartered in Hongō campus[35]; and Tōkai Junior and Senior High School[18], an unified secondary school in Japan[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1888[38]. Studied under Kenzō Tange[39] and Uzō Nishiyama[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], thinker[7], businessperson[8], and political activist[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ōita Stadium[19], a multi-purpose sports venue[41], in Japan[42], founded in 1998[43]; Toyota Stadium[20], an association football venue[44], in Japan[45], founded in 1997[46]; Kuala Lumpur International Airport[21]; Nakagin Capsule Tower[22]; Roppongi Prince Hotel[23]; and Nagoya City Art Museum[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Person of Cultural Merit[26], a title of honor[49], in Japan[50]; honorary doctor of Sofia University[27], an award[51], in Bulgaria[52]; Japan Art Academy Prize[53], an art prize[54], in Japan[55], founded in 1942[56]; Order of the cavalier of Madara[57], an order[58], in Bulgaria[59], founded in 1966[60]; and Order of the Lion of Finland[61], an order[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1942[64].

Personal Life

Among Kisho Kurokawa's spouses was Ayako Wakao[13]. He was affiliated with the Q11392729[65].

Death and Burial

Kisho Kurokawa died on +2007-10-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kawadachō[4]. Recorded cause of death include heart failure[66] and pancreatic cancer[67]. He is buried at Baisō-in Temple[11].

Why It Matters

Kisho Kurokawa ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Kisho Kurokawa born?

Born in Kanie[2], Kisho Kurokawa…

Where did Kisho Kurokawa die?

Kisho Kurokawa died in Kawadachō[4].

Who were Kisho Kurokawa's parents?

Kisho Kurokawa's father was Miki Kurokawa[12].

Who was Kisho Kurokawa married to?

Kisho Kurokawa's spouses include Ayako Wakao[13].

What did Kisho Kurokawa do for work?

Kisho Kurokawa worked as architect[6], thinker[7], businessperson[8], and political activist[9].

Where did Kisho Kurokawa go to school?

Kisho Kurokawa was educated at Kyoto University[16], University of Tokyo[17], and Tōkai Junior and Senior High School[18].

What awards did Kisho Kurokawa receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25], Person of Cultural Merit[26], honorary doctor of Sofia University[27], and Japan Art Academy Prize[53].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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