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Mutsuo SasakiStructural Engineer, Professor at Hosei UniversityBorn in Aichi Prefecture in 1946Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Nagoya University in 1968Completed the Master's Program in Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University in 1970Worked at Kimura Structural Engineers from 1970-1979Established Sasaki Structural Consultants in 1980Obtained a Doctorate (Engineering) in 1998Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University from 1999-2004Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Hosei University from 2004-present[Major Awards]1991 Gengo Matsui Prize / Structural design of Miwa Lock Kogyo Tamaki Factory2002 Japan Federation of Construction Contractors Prize / Sendai Mediatheque2002 Japan Society of Steel Construction Prize (Achievement) / Structural design of Sapporo Dome2003 Architectural Institute of Japan Prize (Work) / Sendai Mediatheque2004 Japan Federation of Construction Contractors Prize / Louis Vuitton Omotesando Building2004 International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Tsuboi Prize (Paper) / "Computational Morphogenesis of 3D Structures by Extended ESO Method"
A Word from the Publisher
The name Mutsuo Sasaki often appears as a structural collaborator on notable projects such as "Sendai Mediatheque" and "21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa," as well as on high-profile international competitions. This book features recent works and papers by structural engineer Mutsuo Sasaki, who has been gaining attention for his new structural theories.This book meticulously discusses structural theories and practices, utilizing advanced computer algorithms, while tracing the history of spatial structures and drawing insights from plant morphology. It incorporates numerous photographs, CG images, and diagrams. It also introduces, from a structural perspective, domestic and international notable projects and competition proposals, including the latest works, in collaboration with Arata Isozaki, Toyo Ito, and SANAA. This is a book that makes you feel that structures are entering a new era.
Author's Profile (from "BOOK Author Information")
Sasaki, MutsuoStructural Engineer, Professor at Hosei University. Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1946. Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Nagoya University in 1968. Completed the Master's Program in Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University in 1970. Worked at Kimura Structural Engineers from 1970-1979. Established Sasaki Structural Consultants in 1980. Obtained a Doctorate (Engineering) in 1998. Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University from 1999-2004. Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Hosei University from 2004-present. Affiliations: Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ), Japan Structural Consultants Association (JSCA), Japan Institute of Architects (JIA), International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS), International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). Major Awards: 1991 Gengo Matsui Prize / Structural design of Miwa Lock Kogyo Tamaki Factory. 2002 Japan Federation of Construction Contractors Prize / Sendai Mediatheque. 2002 Japan Society of Steel Construction Prize (Achievement) / Structural design of Sapporo Dome. 2003 Architectural Institute of Japan Prize (Work) / Sendai Mediatheque. 2004 Japan Federation of Construction Contractors Prize / Louis Vuitton Omotesando Building. 2004 International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Tsuboi Prize (Paper) / "Computational Morphogenesis of 3D Structures by Extended ESO Method" (This data was published at the time of this book's release).
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| Weight | 422 g |
| Product package size | 21 x 15 x 1 cm |
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