Shoei Yoh: A Journey of Light
Architectural Institute of Japan, Tokyo, 7 September 2024
Hosted by: Window Research Institute
The "Shoei Yoh: A Journey of Light" symposium focuses on the pioneering architectural work of Shoei Yoh, examining his innovative use of timber construction and digital design through the lens of "light as a natural phenomenon." Bringing together researchers and architects from Japan and Australia, the event highlights Yoh's transition from interior design to architecture, as well as his contributions to computational methods in building design. This symposium seeks to explore Yoh’s legacy, drawing on archival research and interdisciplinary expertise.
Revisiting Shoei Yoh: Digital Cultural Heritage Symposium
Australian Design Centre, Sydney, Australia, 2 December 2021
Digital cultural heritage is new field that seeks to creatively disrupt and transform heritage practices using contemporary digital technologies. This symposium explores the definitions, opportunities, and future directions of digital cultural heritage practices by drawing on architectural project examples in Japan and Australia. It brings together scholars who are engaging with a range of digital technologies to augment the accuracy, scope, sustainability, and interpretive possibilities of cultural heritage documentation and representation.
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