Marco Capitanio's photo series explores the evolution of Terunobu Fujimori's architecture, combining elements from Japan's Jomon traditions with contemporary design. The chronologically presented images showcase Fujimori's first project, the Jinchokan Moriya Historical Museum, alongside his more recent works, emphasizing the impact of time on these unique structures. Through a reflective lens, Capitanio draws parallels between the changes in architecture and personal relationships. His artistic journey reveals how Fujimori's whimsical 'neolithic' creations adapt and endure within their natural surroundings in Nagano and Yamanashi, marking a deep connection to local craftsmanship and aesthetics.
This photo series by Marco Capitanio captures the evolution of Terunobu Fujimori's distinctive architecture across decades in rural Japan, seeing how they have weathered time surrounded by the seasonal blooms of their Nagano and Yamanashi landscapes.
'Imagine meeting friends you hadn't seen in person for 20 years. Has time treated them well? How have they changed?' Marco Capitanio wistfully questioned, leading to the starting point of the photo series.
The series begins with looking at his first project created in 1991, the Jinchokan Moriya Historical Museum, which features a timber exterior finish made of sawara cypress wood boards.
Capitanio sought to capture parallel experiences between relationships and architecture, documenting how Fujimori's structures have weathered time while also showcasing the regional rootedness of his designs.
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