Seiichi Shirai

Seiichi Shirai was a Japanese architect. His eccentric, mysterious and extremely refined architectural language made him highly esteemed in his native country of Japan.

Style

Seiichi Shirai's style is unique. His unexpected way of using exquisite and rare materials make his buildings seem to be independent of their surrounding and at odds with the common Japanese architecture of this time. Nevertheless, there are European influences, evidence of his studies in Europe, as well as Japanese influences present in his work: Particular use of European classicist furniture and facades are reminiscent of Carlo Scarpa.

Works

, Shinwa Bank Computer Tower, Nagasaki, , Tokyo 1981, .