| Date of Birth | 1957 | |
| Place of Birth |
Tokyo (Japan) |
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| Nationality | Japan | |
| Profession | Architect, Actor | |
| Shigeru Ban is an accomplished Japanese and international architect, most famous for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard paper tubes used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. Shigeru Ban was the winner in 2005 at age 48 of the 40th annual Thomas Jefferson Medal in Architecture from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He was profiled by Time Magazine in their projection of 21st century innovators in the field of architecture and design. | ||
Awards by Shigeru Ban |
| Check all the awards nominated and won by Shigeru Ban. |
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