Frank Lloyd Wright is an American architect known as the designer of the central entrance of the former Imperial Hotel and one of the three great masters of modern architecture.It can be said that it features a unique geometric pattern inspired by the natural world such as plants.In "Frank Lloyd Wright x Nippon-Meeting, Born-", which will be held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth, Wright's works in Japan will be introduced from models, furniture, and drawings.

　At the venue, "Corbel = Liang, Eaves, etc." on the 2nd floor of the main lobby of the central entrance of the former Imperial Hotel, created by students of the Ouchida Laboratory of the Faculty of Architecture, who are engaged in research on architects and architectural works related to modern architecture. A 1/3 size model puzzle of "Reinforcing material that supports the overhanging part of the building" is also on display.This "corbel" model puzzle was completed in about two months after careful field surveys by students in an attempt to convey the fun of the detailed geometric patterns and designs of the lights to the visitors. thing.

　In addition to the exhibition, on October 2017, 10, a specially appointed professor Terunobu Fujimori of the Faculty of Architecture, Kogakuin University will hold a Meiji-mura cultural course "Meiji Juku" that talks about the charm of Frank Lloyd Wright.Prior application is required to take the course, and the tuition fee is 15 yen.

<Frank Lloyd Wright x Nippon-Meeting, Born->
Holding period: September 2017th (Sat) -December 9th (Sun), 9
Venue: Meiji-mura, Chihaya Akasaka Elementary School Auditorium
Admission fee: 200 yen (free for junior high school students and younger) * Admission fee is required separately