Togo Murano
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Tōgo Murano (村野 藤吾, Murano Tōgo, May 15, 1891 – November 26, 1984) was a Japanese architect. Although his formative years were between 1910 and 1930,[1] he remained active in design throughout his life and at the time of his death was responsible for over three hundred completed projects.[2]
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Born | (1891-05-15)May 15, 1891 Karatsu, Japan |
Died | November 26, 1984(1984-11-26) (aged 93) Takarazuka, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Alma mater | Waseda University |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Order of Culture in 1967, Elected Honorary Member of the American Institute of Architects in 1970, Honorary Doctorate from Waseda University in 1974 |
Practice | Murano and Mori |
Buildings | Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, Ube City Public Hall |
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Although his work lacked a distinctive singular style,[3] he was recognised as a master of the modern interpretation of the sukiya style.[4] His work included large public buildings as well as hotels and department stores and he has been recognised as one of Japan's modern masters.