The Japan Foundation Manila and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, in cooperation with Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, will be holding a traveling exhibition dubbed “Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan” which will be physically exhibited from September 1 to 30 at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. It has been exhibited in countries like Vietnam, South Korea, China, India and more. Miñana Architects, and a member of the MET Museum of Manila Board of Trustees. “We hope that ‘Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan’ offers a comprehensive look at not just the elegant design and sophisticated technology of Japanese architecture, but also their relation to history, culture, and the environment. We hope that this exhibition can also contribute to a meaningful dialogue with Filipino architects, engineers, and other sustainability experts as both countries deal with diverse geography, natural disasters, and other global changes,” said UESUGI Hiroaki, Director of the Japan Foundation Manila.

Source: Manila Times August 30, 2020 16:07 UTC