The Mori Art Museum hosts a retrospective of Sou Fujimoto, showcasing his work over three decades. The exhibition, titled Primordial Future Forest, explores architecture's relationship with nature and society through eight thematic sections. Central to the display is The Grand Ring, a model for Expo 2025, embodying Fujimoto's belief in decentralized urbanism. Recurring themes include open boundaries and amorphous forms, challenging traditional architectural definitions. The immersive installation Forest of Thoughts features over 100 projects, illustrating Fujimoto's evolution and his innovative design philosophy that resonates with modern urban challenges.
The exhibition presents over 100 projects in the central installation Forest of Thoughts, depicting Fujimoto's unique architectural approach through the metaphor of a forest.
Fujimoto's design language is characterized by light, layered, and open forms influenced by the natural landscapes of his childhood in Hokkaido.
The Grand Ring for Expo 2025 Osaka stands as Fujimoto's most ambitious project, representing the architect's vision of belonging within a fragmented urban environment.
Themes like open boundaries and the amorphous challenge traditional definitions of architecture, encouraging a broader understanding of form and function in design.
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