Takehiko Iseki
Biography
ABOUT
Takehiko was born and studied in Japan, then gaining his Diploma Degree at Bartlett School of Architecture in University Collage London. He joined Zaha Hadid Architects in 2013, bringing with him six years of experience from international practices where he experienced number of award-winning projects in Europe, Middle-east and Asia. Since then, his expertise has left an indelible mark on the firm, contributing significantly to the landmark projects such as LEED Platinum Awarded Bee’ah Headquarter in UAE, masterplan and terminal design of Navi Mumbai International Airport in India and a sustainable headquarter of Chinese Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group in Shanghai. Takehiko is currently a project associate for Shenzhen Headquarter and Cultural Centre for a leading high-tech company in China as well as Mix-use residential and commercial tower in Georgia. He involves in education and lectures worldwide including at Architecture Association School of Architecture (UK), Bartlett School of Architecture University College London (UK), and International Conference of Smart City (Japan).
PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT
Project #1: Unicorn Island (Hangzhou, China)
Start year: 01.02.2018
Location Chengdu, China Date 2018 / tbc Client Tianfu New Area Size 955,000m² Unicorn Island is the new centre for high performing innovation companies, a point in Sichuan where East meets West to create a unique hub for growth. It was designed as a new city centre, combining what is uniquely Chengdu such as the nature, food and culture. The island is organised around a central plaza which will deliver most of the connectivity through its metro station and underground car park, with the whole island reachable within a radius of 600m.
Project #2: Striatus
Start year: 22.05.2021
Striatus is an arched masonry footbridge composed of 3D-printed concrete blocks assembled without mortar or reinforcement. The 16 x 12 metre footbridge is the first of its kind, combining traditional techniques of master builders with advanced computational design, engineering and robotic manufacturing technologies.