Shohei Shigematsu on Why “Memorable Space” Matters

On Ep. 148 of our Time Sensitive podcast, the New York–based architect and OMA partner Shohei Shigematsu talks about his new extension of the New Museum in New York and the importance of what he calls “memorable space,” how he has carved his own distinctive path at the firm over nearly three decades, and the ways in which his Japaneseness has come alive through several of his recent building designs. [04:21] At a Distance [10:57] Life Cycles [26:42] Room for Play [47:48] Architecture as Art [59:58] Homeward Bound Subscribe to our channel! / @theslowdown Candid, revealing long-form conversations with leading minds about their life and work through the lens of time. Host Spencer Bailey interviews each guest about how they think about time broadly and how specific moments in time have shaped who they are today. View all of our content at http://slowdown.media Follow us on Instagram / slowdown.media