Koichi Takada belongs to a new generation of architects that strive to bring nature back into the urban environment — an approach he matured after living in cities: Tokyo, New York and London. Koichi established his practice in 2008. He has brought a Japanese sensibility to Australian Architecture, each project embodying his commitment to organic form and consideration for human experience.

In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Koichi Takada will have some important conversations about sustainability within the built environment and Koichi's path into architecture.

Listen to the full episode to discover more of the following;

• Growing up in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan;
• How Koichi's upbringing influenced his venture into architecture;
• Being a BMX pro in Japan;
• Living and studying in New York and London;
• Bring an interpreter for big architects and how this led to huge career opportunities;
• Koichi's appreciation for Sydney City;
• His drive to combine nature into the built environment;
• The background behind his iconic project - Arc, a 2019 Think Brick Awards Winner;
• and much more..

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Mentioned in this episode:

BMX

Architecture Association

Arc

Rem Koolhaas

Think Brick Awards

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