Akira Kuryu

(1947) Japanese architect (1947-)

Akira Kuryu (Japan, b. 1947) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Akira Kuryu belongs to the chapter ‘The present day’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Akira Kuryu was born in Ichikawa. Akira Kuryu trained at Waseda University and University of Tokyo. Akira Kuryu studied under Fumihiko Maki. Akira Kuryu was awarded Japan Art Academy Prize.

The catalogue has one building by Akira Kuryu. The dated building is from 2003.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Terunobu Fujimori, Takenosuke Sakakura, Mark Fisher, Will Alsop, and Edward Suzuki.

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