Opening of the exhibition "Make Do With Now. New Directions in Japanese Architecture"

EXHIBITION OPENING
"Make Do With Now. New Directions in Japanese Architecture"
Exhibition promoted by the USI Academy of Architecture, produced by the S AM Swiss Architecture Museum, curated by Yuma Shinohara

Thursday, 10 April
at 6.30 p.m.
Teatro dell’architettura Mendrisio
Via Turconi 25

The Teatro dell'architettura Mendrisio of the Università della Svizzera italiana is pleased to invite you to the opening of the exhibition "Make Do With Now. New Directions in Japanese Architecture" and to the public lecture by Suzuko Yamada (Suzuko Yamada architects, Tokyo) "Body to landscape".

After the conference, the exhibition will be open for a special extended visit until 9.30 p.m.

Speakers:
Walter Angonese, Dean of the Academy of Architecture, ARC-USI
Marco Della Torre, ARC-USI Dean's Office Coordinator and Head of TAM
Andreas Ruby, Director of S AM Swiss Architecture Museum
Yuma Shinohara, Exhibition Curator

From 11 April to 5 October 2025, the exhibition "Make Do with Now. New Directions in Japanese Architecture" explores the ideas and projects of a new generation of Japanese architects and urban practitioners who began their careers following the 2011 earthquake and the Fukushima disaster. Turning their marginal position into a strength, these young architects have developed critical, ecological, and social engaged practices, demonstrating that it is possible to “make do” creatively by working with limited resources, existing buildings, and using found materials. Moving away from the traditional image of the architect-author, they are redefining the profession through a socially and critically engaged approach.

New Opening Hours
Thursday - Friday
2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m
Saturday - Sunday
10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m
Monday - Wednesday
Closed (open by reservation for groups and school classes)

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