Discussion with Kulapat Yantrasast on Sou Fujimoto's Vision for the Future
In the heart of Tokyo, the Mori Art Museum is hosting a significant solo exhibition titled The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest. Running from July 2 to November 9, 2025, this exhibit marks the first comprehensive survey of Sou Fujimoto’s work over the past 30 years.
The exhibit promises to be a captivating journey through Fujimoto’s architectural evolution, showcasing models, installations, photographs, sketches, and prototypes that illustrate his unique philosophy of integrating architecture with nature and human communities. Highlights include a 1:5 scale model of the Expo 2025 venue that Fujimoto designed, as well as a notable “Forest of Models” displaying over 300 square meters of his works chronologically.
While the role of Kulapat Yantrasast in the Sou Fujimoto: Futures of the Future exhibit at the Mori Art Museum remains unclear, his impact on the design world is undeniable. As the founding partner and creative director of wHY, an interdisciplinary design studio, Yantrasast has made a name for himself in the realm of architecture and design.
However, in a separate event titled SOU FUJIMOTO: FUTURES OF THE FUTURE, taking place in Los Angeles, Yantrasast will play a more active role. This event, organised in collaboration with wHY Architects, promises to be an engaging afternoon of group discussions, workshops, and a private tour led by Yantrasast himself. Participants, who are expected to have a basic knowledge of architecture and design, will be provided with special materials for drawing/sketching and will have the opportunity to share their impressions of the exhibit. Light refreshments, including cocktails courtesy of Kikori Whiskey, will be served.
Yantrasast's design work focuses on the creation of spaces that can channel and foster creativity. His expertise lies in understanding how spaces can influence creativity, making him an ideal guide for this unique event. With his background in Architecture from the University of Tokyo, holding both M. Arch. and Ph.D. degrees, Yantrasast brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
For those interested in architecture and design, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience, offering a rare opportunity to delve deeper into the work of Sou Fujimoto and gain insights from an expert like Kulapat Yantrasast. However, registration for the event has closed, so mark your calendars for future events by these visionary architects.
- The Mori Art Museum's solo exhibition, The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest, showcases an array of works related to interior-design, including models, installations, and sketches that demonstrate Fujimoto's innovative approach to integrating architecture with nature and human communities.
- Kulapat Yantrasast, the founding partner and creative director of wHY, an interdisciplinary design studio, will lead a unique event in Los Angeles, SOU FUJIMOTO: FUTURES OF THE FUTURE, offering workshops, discussions, and a private tour, immersing participants in the world of art, design, architecture, and lifestyle.
- At this event, participants can expect to gain valuable insights from Yantrasast, who has a strong focus on creating spaces that stimulate and nurture creativity, a skill he honed during his studies in Architecture at the University of Tokyo.
- For architecture and design enthusiasts, these events, taking place at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo and in Los Angeles, offer a remarkable opportunity to explore the visionary work of Sou Fujimoto and learn from an expert like Kulapat Yantrasast, providing a captivating mix of art, design, and interior-design elements in the context of home-and-garden lifestyles.
