Friday, January 27, 2012

Visit to Takenaka


Every few weeks we take a trip to Takenaka corporation headquarters about an hour away (also in Tokyo).  Takenaka is a huge construction, architecture and engineering firm (that often collaborates with Ito).  They are co-hosting our studio here so they plan events and information seminars with the studio.

Outside Takenaka.


The even they held a welcome party for us... best food I've had here so far.  Ito's studio came and so did a bunch of Takenaka heavy-hitters. There is always a slight divide at these events (english speakers and non-english speakers).   It always helps to have someone who can translate around.  
Lots of subway rides... 
Lots of masks.