Chair of
Architectural Behaviorology

To celebrate the publication of the book “Swiss Window Journeys Architectural Field Notes“, the Window Research Institute and the Japan-Switzerland Architectural Culture Association are hosting a talk event.

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For more information and to register, visit the event page.

Event Details

• Date: June 22, 2024
• Time: 15:00 – 16:30 (doors open at 14:30)
• Location: Kenchiku-kaikan Hall, 5-26-20 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8414, JAPAN
• Admission: Free (advance registration required)
• Capacity: 130 people (register by June 19, 2024)

Speakers

• Momoyo Kaijima
• Chie Konno (Architect)
• Fumiko Takahama (Architect)
• Mio Tsuneyama (Architect)

Prof. Kaijima has been leading the chair of  “Architectural Behaviorology” at ETH Zurich since 2017, focusing on sustainable community design through the study of local resources and networks. Her book, “Swiss Window Journeys,” is a culmination of six years of research, featuring drawings, explanations of Swiss windows, and interviews with Swiss architects.

During the event, the discussion will revolve around the unique geography of the Alps and its influence on Swiss architecture and culture. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the book “Swiss Window Journeys Architectural Field Notes.”

Hosted by: Window Research Institute, Japan-Switzerland Architectural Culture Association

Supported by: Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

Cooperation: Architectural Institute of Japan, Voice of Earth Design Subcommittee, Shinkenchiku-sha Co., Ltd.