Interview with Shigeru Ban & Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, September 2024

Few architects take their responsibility toward the built environment as far as Shigeru Ban does. From his innovative use of sustainable materials to building temporary housing and places of worship for victims of natural disasters, his work directly and indirectly impacts countless lives. Given his forward-thinking approach, it was only fitting to have Philip Johnson’s iconic Glass House in New Canaan, CT serve as a backdrop for an insightful interview between Shigeru and Jean-Jacques L'Henaff, Leader of Lixil Global Design.

Explore highlights of their discussion, including the House Vision and LifeCore (a 2016 collaboration with Lixil Japan) projects, how mid-century modern American architecture has influenced Shigeru's work, and the important role water plays in some of his most recent projects.