WHAT MUSEUM to Host Crosstalk Event on June 13, 2026, Deciphering Architects' Thoughts on 'The City'
WHAT MUSEUM will host a crosstalk event titled 'Projection to/from the City and Its Gaze' on June 13, 2026, in conjunction with the exhibition 'Corrugated Sheets and Coral Reefs.' Architects from ALTEMY, GROUP, and RUI Architects will join Hidenobu Jinnai and Yoshikazu Nango to discuss architectural perspectives on urban environments.
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## Event Overview
WHAT MUSEUM, a museum for contemporary art and architecture operated by Warehouse TERRADA, will host a crosstalk event titled 'Projection to/from the City and Its Gaze' on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This program is part of the ongoing exhibition, 'Corrugated Sheets and Coral Reefs: Eight Practices of Throwing Architecture Far.'
In addition to the three exhibiting architectural groups—ALTEMY, GROUP, and RUI Architects—architectural historian Hidenobu Jinnai and sociologist Yoshikazu Nango will participate as speakers. Using three urban-themed works as a starting point, they will delve into the architects' gaze toward the city through the lenses of architectural history and urban sociology.
## Exhibition Background
'Corrugated Sheets and Coral Reefs' focuses on 'models' as a medium to express architects' thoughts and philosophies. Featuring models created for this exhibition by eight up-and-coming architects active both in Japan and internationally, it allows visitors to physically and spatially experience the thoughts that are difficult to capture through words or blueprints alone.
## Event Highlights
The event focuses on three exhibiting groups that engage with the theme of the city:
- ALTEMY, 'Body in Transit': Visualizing individual bodies in urban space.
- GROUP, 'City and Sleep': Focusing on places where people sleep, proposing ideas for urban development in Shibuya.
- RUI Architects, 'Prop': Re-examining the arrangement and relationships of objects found in the city.
These works will be analyzed from the perspectives of Hidenobu Jinnai, a leader in architectural and urban history research, and Yoshikazu Nango, an expert in sociology and architectural/urban theory. The program includes individual dialogues with the architects followed by a full crosstalk session where all speakers will discuss how architects' thoughts are received and given meaning within actual urban settings.
## Event Outline
- Title: Projection to/from the City and Its Gaze
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 15:00 - 18:30
- Venue: WHAT CAFE (2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
- Speakers: Hidenobu Jinnai, Yoshikazu Nango, ALTEMY, GROUP, RUI Architects
- Fee: General 2,500 JPY, Students 1,800 JPY (includes exhibition ticket)
- Capacity: 150 people (pre-registration required, first-come-first-served)
Through this event, WHAT MUSEUM aims to provide an opportunity for deeper consideration of the relationship between architecture and the city.
WHAT MUSEUM, a museum for contemporary art and architecture operated by Warehouse TERRADA, will host a crosstalk event titled 'Projection to/from the City and Its Gaze' on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This program is part of the ongoing exhibition, 'Corrugated Sheets and Coral Reefs: Eight Practices of Throwing Architecture Far.'
In addition to the three exhibiting architectural groups—ALTEMY, GROUP, and RUI Architects—architectural historian Hidenobu Jinnai and sociologist Yoshikazu Nango will participate as speakers. Using three urban-themed works as a starting point, they will delve into the architects' gaze toward the city through the lenses of architectural history and urban sociology.
## Exhibition Background
'Corrugated Sheets and Coral Reefs' focuses on 'models' as a medium to express architects' thoughts and philosophies. Featuring models created for this exhibition by eight up-and-coming architects active both in Japan and internationally, it allows visitors to physically and spatially experience the thoughts that are difficult to capture through words or blueprints alone.
## Event Highlights
The event focuses on three exhibiting groups that engage with the theme of the city:
- ALTEMY, 'Body in Transit': Visualizing individual bodies in urban space.
- GROUP, 'City and Sleep': Focusing on places where people sleep, proposing ideas for urban development in Shibuya.
- RUI Architects, 'Prop': Re-examining the arrangement and relationships of objects found in the city.
These works will be analyzed from the perspectives of Hidenobu Jinnai, a leader in architectural and urban history research, and Yoshikazu Nango, an expert in sociology and architectural/urban theory. The program includes individual dialogues with the architects followed by a full crosstalk session where all speakers will discuss how architects' thoughts are received and given meaning within actual urban settings.
## Event Outline
- Title: Projection to/from the City and Its Gaze
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 15:00 - 18:30
- Venue: WHAT CAFE (2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
- Speakers: Hidenobu Jinnai, Yoshikazu Nango, ALTEMY, GROUP, RUI Architects
- Fee: General 2,500 JPY, Students 1,800 JPY (includes exhibition ticket)
- Capacity: 150 people (pre-registration required, first-come-first-served)
Through this event, WHAT MUSEUM aims to provide an opportunity for deeper consideration of the relationship between architecture and the city.
FAQ
How can I register for the event?
Registration is in advance via the official website on a first-come, first-served basis.
Until when is the exhibition held?
The exhibition will be held until September 13, 2026.
Is there a student discount?
Yes, there is a discounted fee (1,800 JPY) for university and vocational students.