- 1944
- Born in Tokyo
- 1966
- Graduated from Waseda University, Department of Architecture
- 1968
- Finished graduate studies at Waseda University
- 1985
- Awarded the Tenth Isoya Yoshida Prize for his work on the Izu Chohachi Sakan-art Museum
- 1988
- Began work his as a professor at Waseda University's Department of Architecture
- 1995
- Received the Design Award from the Architectural Institute of Japan for his work on the Rias Ark Museum of Art
- 1996
- Golden Lion Award, Venice Biennale 6th International Architecture Exhibition
- 1998
- Japan Inter-Design Forum Award
- 1999
- Oribe Award
- 2002
- Art Encouragement Prize from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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