Shohei Shigematsu Wants to Create Iconic Spaces Rather Than Iconic Architecture

Shohei Shigematsu thinks architecture needs a refresh. "Architecture globalized quickly and became very generic everywhere," he tells HYPEBEAST. Throughout his illustrious 22-year career at architecture firm OMA, Shigematsu has been focused on researching areas that others often miss in order to facilitate the progression he feels is necessary for the industry."[Architects] need to stay relevant in society. In order to do that we have to develop our own way of looking at the world," he says. Alo...