Lecture & Book Signing by Momoyo Kaijima (Atelier Bow-Wow)

Architectural Behaviorology

Book signing and reception, 5:00pm ET, Carnegie Museum of Art Café

Lecture, 6:00pm ET, Carnegie Museum of Art Theater

4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Notes:

• This talk is free and open to all.

• Registration is now full. Please join the waitlist to be notified as seats become available. A recording of the lecture will be made available shortly after the event.

• This event is in-person only.

• The lecture is eligible for 1.5 AIA Continuing Education Credits. Please provide your AIA membership credentials at the door.

Momoyo Kaijima

Momoyo Kaijima, a distinguished figure in contemporary architecture, is the co-founder of Atelier Bow-Wow, an influential architectural studio in Japan. Originating from Tokyo, Kaijima's graduated with a degree from the Department of Housing, Faculty of Home Economics, Japan Women’s University. Subsequently, she pursued advanced studies at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, culminating in postgraduate and graduate degrees.

Kaijima is also a Professor of Architectural Behaviorology at ETH Zurich. Beyond her academic role, Kaijima's international impact extends to renowned institutions such as Harvard, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Rice University, Delft University of Technology, and Columbia University. In collaboration with Yoshiharu Tsukamoto, she co-founded Atelier Bow-Wow in 1992, contributing to innovative multi-scalar architectural projects and research, including notable built works such as Momonoura Village, the Machiya Houses, and House & Atelier. She was the curator of the Japanese Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia and she received the Wolf Prize Laureate in Architecture in 2022. Since 2017 she has served as vice president of the nonprofit NPO Cheer Art, which aims to make medical settings not only functional, but bring out people’s zest for life.

The breadth of Atelier Bow Wow’s work has been disseminated through many publications, including Made in Tokyo, House Behaviorology, Windowscapes. Graphic Anatomy 1, Graphic Anatomy 2, Pet Architecture 1, and Pet Architecture 2.

In this thought-provoking lecture, "Architectural Behaviorology," Kaijima will share insights gleaned from her extensive involvement in over 150 architectural projects. This session promises to provide valuable perspectives on the intersection of architectural practice and visionary design. A moderated Q&A will follow the lecture.

Book Sale & Signing

From 5-6 PM, Point Line Projects will have copies of Atelier Bow-Wow's recent books, available for purchase and signing during a reception before the lecture in the museum café.