Go Hasegawa is a prominent figure in the world of Japanese architecture. His multi-award-winning work is contemporary, yet deeply rooted in Japanese tradition. a and Bozar have invited Hasegawa to give a lecture at the Centre for Fine Arts on 19 November. By way of introduction, Carlo Menon sat down with him for a conversation.

Carlo Menon – Mr Hasegawa, I’d like to talk to you about the context of your work. This conversation is an invitation to discover your work and delve into certain themes that are rarely addressed during a lecture. Let me start with a compliment: what I particularly love about your lectures is the spontaneity with which you present your projects. You explain the design process in a very accessible way, often with irony and humour, even when discussing construction or technical aspects. How do you structure a lecture?