From Archaeology to Architecture: Talk by Tane Tsuyoshi

Discover Tane Tsuyoshi’s archaeological approach to architecture during a talk at Japan House London reflecting on the role of architecture in reconciling the past, present and future.

The founder of Paris-based Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects, Tane is currently engaged in a range of architectural projects concentrated in Europe and Japan based on the concept of ‘Archaeology of the Future’ – creating forward-looking architecture by digging into the memories of a place.

The approach is evident in Tane’s major works including the Estonian National Museum, the Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art, The Al Thani Collection at the Hôtel de la Marine, and the urban farming project 388 Farm in Shibuya.

Held as part of London Festival of Architecture 2024, the event invites attendees to reflect on and reimagine sustainable approaches to architecture for the future which do not lose sight of the past.

The talk coincides with the exhibition 'Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN' which is on display at Japan House from 15 May to 8 September 2024. Tane is the designer of the exhibition, and as one of seven guest contributors, presents his own design discovery: prehistoric Jōmon villages built 10,000 years ago in Iwate, Japan.