Is an architect and architectural theorist specializing in building systems design. He teaches at Meiji University and Tokyo University of the Arts, and practices architecture with his firm Associates, which recently completed The Kadowaki House. Kadowaki’s recent publications include The Philosophy of Sharing. His recent awards include the Annual Architectural Design Commendation from the Architectural Institute of Japan. Kadowaki is the curator of the Japan Pavilion at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, which is being held in 2021.