Nagasaka Jō Lecture — Architect Forum 2026Design Talk in Tokyo

Architect Forum 2026 is a lecture event featuring Nagasaka Jō, the founder of Schema Architects, a Tokyo-based practice known for its thoughtful approach to furniture design, architecture, and urban development. Nagasaka will discuss his design philosophy and walk through notable works that span multiple scales — from intimate furniture pieces to large-scale buildings and city interventions. The event is moderated by Tezuka Takaharu, himself a celebrated Japanese architect known internationally for projects like the Fuji Kindergarten. The forum is accessible both as an in-person gathering at Tajima Roofing Co., Ltd.'s Tokyo Branch and as a live Zoom stream, making it unusually inclusive for those who cannot attend physically.

This event is ideal for architecture enthusiasts, design students, practicing architects, and anyone with a serious interest in contemporary Japanese spatial thinking. The moderated format with Tezuka Takaharu promises an intellectually stimulating conversation rather than a dry monologue. The relatively low ticket price and hybrid format make it accessible to a wide audience. Students in particular will find the discounted admission and the chance to hear from two prominent figures in Japanese architecture well worth the evening.