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About the Exhibition
TOTO GALLERY·MA is pleased to present the exhibition Harvest in Architecture by SUEP. (Hirokazu Suemitsu and Yoko Suemitsu).

What distinguishes SUEP. is the way they view architecture as an instrument for activating ecological processes. By focusing on natural features such as topography, groundwater systems, vegetation, and ecosystems and studying the action of wind, heat, and water with simulations to inform their designs, they have been working to construct buildings that integrate circular resource flows. Through taking a tolerant approach towards nature, they aim to enable people to enjoy the blessings of the Earth while contributing towards realizing a society where this can be done in a sustainable fashion. Additionally, they value the importance of enhancing the livability of buildings not only by improving functional performance but also by sharing with residents, users, and community members the joy of taking part in the circular flows.

The exhibition’s title, Harvest in Architecture, is an expression of the architects’ gratitude for being able to harvest the fruits of the Earth every day and also of their commitment to help ensure that we can continue doing so. The show will feature their research and investigations and shed light on how they have been connecting their findings to their circular building designs.

One could describe SUEP.’s work as a series of attempts to forge a new future by connecting architecture with our planet. What role can architects play in the effort to sustain the rich blessings of the Earth through coexisting with nature rather than exploiting it one-sidedly? The architects will put their ideas and experimentations on full display through this exhibition.
TOTO GALLERY・MA

Images from the Exhibition
Entrance
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
GALLERY 1
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
Exhibition map
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
01 Market of Ideas
Display boxes illustrating SUEP.'s LAB activities.
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
01 Market of Ideas
Back: LAB tool: Sunpath model
Front: A shady pavilion that optimises both wind circulation and sunshading.
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
02 Section of the Earth
Back: Section of the Earth model
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
02 Section of the Earth
Back: Section of the Earth model
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
03 Shading Dome
Pavilion designed for the summertime by using solar, wind, and structural analysis to harness nature's blessings, such as the shade and breeze.
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
COURTYARD
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
TOTO-manufactured recycled materials, such as "Eco-Scherben" and "Alumina Balls", are used in the courtyard.
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
GALLERY 2
04 Architecture towards Asia
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
Model, By-you Office
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
Model, SOLSO Farm Office
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
House in Awaji Island
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
Model, Midori no Oka Terrace
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
Resola Imaizumi Terrace
©Nacása & Partners Inc.
Images for Media Use
House in Awaji Island (Hyogo, 2018)
© Shinkenchiku-sha
Midori no Oka Terrace (Tokyo,2020)
© Kai Nakamura
Glass House in Kiyosato(Yamanashi,2018)
© Kai Nakamura
Model, Office By-You (Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ongoing) ※Joint design with RHTAA
© SUEP.
Exhibition Information
Title
Hirokazu Suemitsu + Yoko Suemitsu / SUEP.: Harvest in Architecture
Dates
Wednesday, June 8 -Sunday, September 11, 2022
Hours
11:00–18:00
Closed
Mondays and public holidays
Summer break (August 8 -15)
Admission
Free, advance reservation required*
*As part of our measures to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus, we are requiring all visitors to make a reservation in advance of visiting the exhibition and Bookshop TOTO.
Venue
TOTO GALLERY·MA
(3F, TOTO Nogizaka Bldg., 1-24-3 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan 107-0062)
1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
TEL: 03-3402-1010 URL= https://jp.toto.com/gallerma/index_e.htm
Organization
TOTO GALLERY·MA
Planning
TOTO GALLERY·MA Planning and Management Committee
Special Advisor: Tadao Ando
Members: Manabu Chiba, Yoshiharu Tsukamoto,Seng Kuan,Tsuyoshi Tane
Support
Tokyo Society of Architects & Building Engineers; Tokyo Association of Architectural Firms; Japan Institute of Architects Kanto-Koshinetsu Chapter; Architectural Institute of Japan Kanto Chapter
Collaboration
Kyushu University Hirokazu Suemitsu Laboratory
Related Program
Friday, July 15, 2022
Lecturer: Hirokazu Suemitsu, Yoko Suemitsu
Doors open at 17:00, starts at 18:00, scheduled to end at 20:00
Venue: Iino Hall (Iino Bldg. 4F, 2-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Related Books
Hirokazu Suemitsu
Yoko Suemitsu
SUEP.