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Kenzō Tange
Japanese architect (1913–2005).
The record
Kenzō Tange was a Japanese architect. Born on 4 September 1913 in Sakai, Tange died on 22 March 2005 in Minato at the age of 91.
Notable works include Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Nippon Gaishi Hall and National Stadium in Tokyo. Tange studied at Tokyo Imperial University and Nihon University. Honours include Asahi Prize, Royal Gold Medal and AIA Gold Medal, among 13 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 65 languages, Kenzō Tange is No. 23,715 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 September 1913, Sakai
- Died
- 22 March 2005, Minato (aged 91)
- Country
- Japan
- Known as
- Architect, urban planner, university teacher
- Field
- Art
- Education
- Tokyo Imperial University, Nihon University
- Languages
- Japanese, French
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 65
Did you know
91
Lived to 91.
4 Sep
Shares a birthday with Al-Biruni and François-Auguste-René de Chateaubriand.
21
One of 21 people in the Index born in Sakai, with Akiko Yosano.
65
Has a Wikipedia article in 65 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Kenzō Tange
- ChildNoritaka Tange
Honours and works
Awards
- Asahi Prize1964
- Royal Gold Medal1965
- AIA Gold Medal1966
- Person of Cultural Merit1979
- Order of Culture1980
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Sun of Peru1983
- AIJ Prize1986
- Pritzker Architecture Prize1987
- Praemium Imperiale1993
- Commander of the Legion of Honour1996
- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
- Honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class
Notable works
- Yoyogi National Gymnasium
- Nippon Gaishi Hall
- National Stadium in Tokyo
- Singapore Indoor Stadium
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