Kenzo Tange

Kenzo Tange (1913-2005) was a renowned Japanese architect and urban planner. He is celebrated for blending traditional Japanese styles with modernist architecture. Some of his most notable works include the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the Tokyo Olympic arenas, and the St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo.

Tange gained international recognition in 1949 when he won the competition to design the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. He was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1987 for his contributions to architecture. His work has had a lasting impact on both Japanese and global architecture.