The only architect in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of 2021, and the mind behind the architectural design of the Japan National Stadium for the 2020 Summer Olympics. In this talk he will discuss on his own personal experience on how he incorporates the Japanese way of architecture, a technique in which nature is very closely put in mind and how it is losing through the years and how his insight and ways would turn that around make thus making astonishing buildings with Japanese craftsmanship with compassion to nature in mind. Kengo Kuma is a multi award winning, International architect, best known for work which blends architecture and nature. Kuma established Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990. Kuma holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Tokyo University, where he is also a University Professor and a Professor Emeritus. Kuma is a prolific writer and frequent speaker. As an architectural practice, KKAA is in constant search for materials and construction methods that relate intimately, and comfortably, to people and nature This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx