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Michelle Reuter, mmreuter, architecture, photography, tokyo, japan, m m reuter, michelle, reuter

Water Bridge

2016

Underground Art

2016

 

The full piece of art took 18 photos stitched together - feel free to click on each individual image to get a closer look.

The Original PechaKucha Night
2016

PechaKucha Night

 

PechaKucha Night - 20 slides with 20 seconds each, on the ball, concise lecturing. 

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PechaKucha Night
PechaKucha Night
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Klein Dytham, Daikanyama T-Site
2016

Klein Dytham, Daikanyama T-Site
Klein Dytham, Daikanyama T-Site
Klein Dytham, Daikanyama T-Site
Klein Dytham, Daikanyama T-Site
Klein Dytham, Daikanyama T-Site

 

Three separate buildings are brought together with a spine running through the interior and exterior, allowing for the buildings to feel as one, while appearing (externally) as the three. 

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Klein Dytham, Ginza Place
2016

Klein Dytham, Ginza Place
Klein Dytham, Ginza Place
Klein Dytham, Ginza Place
Klein Dytham, Ginza Place
Klein Dytham, Ginza Place
Klein Dytham, Ginza Place

 

Its all about the texture, the shadow and movement. 

Not just a corner store, but a gallery for the cars and an exhibition for the architects. 

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Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
2016

Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium21 Design Museum
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzo Tange, Yoyogi National Gymnasium

 

This is my favourite building in Tokyo; its so graceful, despite its size. My goal is to get access inside, I've seen photos of the interior on Google and it looks like I will not be disappointed when I eventually do get to see it. 

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Bridge Graffiti

2016

Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum

Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum
2016

Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum
Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum
Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum
Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum
Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum
Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum
Tadao Ando, 2121 Design Museum

Ozlem Avcio Architecture, Prada
2016

Taniguchi Yoshio, Yasuyo Building

2016

 

Tokyo daylight hours are 06.00 - 16.30, yet most things open late and close late. I think this is because they like to have the lights on in the City.

Underground Birds

2016

 

My favourite sound in Tokyo, bird song being played in the underground stations 

Kisho Kurokawa, The National Art Center

2016

Kisho Kurokawa, The National Art Center
Kisho Kurokawa, The National Art Center
Kisho Kurokawa, The National Art Center
Kisho Kurokawa, The National Art Center

 

A colossal building, with a huge amount of work on display. If anything it is too large, with too much to see. Tickets are valid for 12 hours, yet I think 48 hour tickets would be more appropriate. 

Yoshinobu Ashihara, Control Tower, Komazawa Olympic Park

2016

Yoshinobu Ashihara, Control Tower, Komazawa Olympic Park
Yoshinobu Ashihara, Control Tower, Komazawa Olympic Park
Yoshinobu Ashihara, Control Tower, Komazawa Olympic Park
Yoshinobu Ashihara, Control Tower, Komazawa Olympic Park
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People of Shibuya

2016

nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo

 

5pm on a Sunday afternoon. Turn the sound up high, as high as it will go - better yet use headphones.

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Kengo Kuma & Associates, Nezu Museum

2016

nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo
nezu museum, tokyo

 

The Garden is as lovely as the building, and the ceiling in the cafe was a happy surprise - I actually think the cafe provides for the more atmospheric space, unrestricted by the demands that an exhibition entails.

Renzo Piano, Maison Hermès

2016

Blade Runner

2016

 

For some reason Tokyo reminds me of Blade Runner, minus the flying cars.

Its a place in a whole other world, one so completely different to what I am used to.

Things needed

2016

 

Yes I do need all the cameras, they all do different things.

 

Pentax WG-ii - 16gb

Canon 5D - 8gb

Leica R6 - black and white film, colour film

Lomography Lomo'Instant - instant mini film

Map of Japan

Tokyo Citix 60 tokyo guide 

Japanese Phrasebook and Dictionary

Tokyo street map

Currency acquired 

2016

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