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Evening Seminar at Tokyo University of Science

On November 7, 2025, Tokyo University of Science will hold an intriguing evening seminar titled "A Single Wire" featuring renowned architect Naoki Hashimoto. The event will take place at the university's Tokyo Senju Campus. Professor Hashimoto is widely recognized for his role as the lead designer of the "Dynamic Balance Pavilion", an innovative structure for EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, under the concept developed by biologist Shinichi Fukuoka.

The "Dynamic Balance Pavilion" seeks to embody Fukuoka's philosophy of "dynamic balance" through architecture. Hashimoto has been instrumental in all phases of the project's development, including conceptual design, detailed planning, and supervision. His architectural vision emphasizes the idea of "transient architecture"—a design that celebrates life's inherent softness and features lightweight, flexible structures capable of extraordinary adaptability.

During this seminar, Hashimoto will delve into the conceptual development of the pavilion, discuss the architectural processes involved, and share insights into the creative journey that brought this ambitious project to fruition.

Seminar Details:

• - Date and Time: November 7, 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
• - Location: Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo Senju Campus, Building 1, 2nd Floor, Niwa Hall (5 Chiyoda Asahi-machi, Adachi, Tokyo; a minute’s walk from the East Exit of the Kita-Senju Station)
• - Title: "A Single Wire"
• - Speaker: Naoki Hashimoto (Architect, Founder of NHA| Naoki Hashimoto Architects)
• - Target Audience: Open to individuals aged 16 and over, especially students of architecture and professionals involved in design.
• - Capacity: 30 participants (first-come, first-served basis)
• - Participation Fee: Free of Charge
• - Organizer: Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Future Sciences

Registration Information:

To sign up, please contact the Architecture Department Office at Tokyo University of Science by October 31, 2025, at 17:00.

• - Contact Number: 03-5284-5520

About Naoki Hashimoto:

Naoki Hashimoto was born in Aichi, Japan, in 1985. After graduating from Kyoto University with a degree in architecture, he worked at Ateliers Jean Nouvel while pursuing his master's degree at the University of Tokyo. After returning to Japan, he was involved in projects with Hiroshi Naito’s architectural firm before establishing his own firm, NHA| Naoki Hashimoto Architects, in 2018. Some of his notable works include the "Tamatsukuri Kindergarten" in Chiba Prefecture, the "Tamba-yama Village Government Office" in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the "Dynamic Balance Pavilion" for EXPO 2025 in Osaka. His accolades include the Yamanashi Architectural Culture Award (2023) and the Japan Architectural Academy Newcomer Award (2023). For more information, visit NHA's website.