Architects from Japan

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Japanese Architects of all time. This list of famous Japanese Architects is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Japanese Architects.

1. #1

   

   Tadao Ando

   b. 1941

   HPI 72.3149 langs

   Tadao Ando is most famous for his minimalist architecture, which is characterized by its use of natural materials, such as concrete and...Read moreShow less

   Tadao Ando is most famous for his minimalist architecture, which is characterized by its use of natural materials, such as concrete and glass. He is also known for his use of asymmetry in his designs.

2. #2

   

   Kenzō Tange

   1913 - 2005

   HPI 72.0964 langs

   Kenzō Tange is most famous for his design of the Tokyo Olympic Stadium.

3. #3

   

   Arata Isozaki

   1931 - 2022

   HPI 67.5241 langs

   Isozaki is most famous for designing the Miho Museum in Japan.

4. #4

   

   Fumihiko Maki

   1928 - 2024

   HPI 65.1136 langs

   Japanese architect

5. #5

   

   Kisho Kurokawa

   1934 - 2007

   HPI 63.6726 langs

   Japanese architect (1934-2007)

6. #6

   

   Shigeru Ban

   b. 1957

   HPI 62.2332 langs

   Japanese architect

7. #7

   

   Kazuyo Sejima

   b. 1956

   HPI 61.1635 langs

   Japanese architect

8. #8

   

   Kengo Kuma

   b. 1954

   HPI 60.7126 langs

   Japanese architect (b.1954)

9. #9

   

   Kunio Maekawa

   1905 - 1986

   HPI 57.2818 langs

   Japanese architect (1905–1986)

10. #10

    

    Kiyonori Kikutake

    1928 - 2011

    HPI 54.7816 langs

    Japanese architect (1928-2011)