Professor at Tokyo University of the Arts Principal of Atsushi Kitagawara Architects. 1951 born in Nagano Prefecture.‘74 Bach -elor of Architecture, ‘77 Master of Architec-ture, Tokyo University of the Arts. ‘77–‘82 studying and working as an architect in Japan and other countries.‘82 Founded Atsushi Kitagawara Architects. ‘07 Europe Branch of Atsushi Kitagawara Architects in Berlin. His architectural and urban designs are inspired by the poetry of S. Mallarmé. Thus he is known for his futuristic as well as poetic design approach, referring works of litera-ture and art. His works were up for architec -tural exhibitions at RIBA, Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, Harvard University, Columbia Uni-versity, International Architecture Biennale, Sao Paulo, Netherland Architecture Institute, etc. In collaboration with the world-famous choreographer Jiri Kylian, he was in charge of the stage design for the ballet “ONE OF A KIND” (Netherlands Dans Theater / Bessie Award), which was performed in Paris Opera Garnier, NY Lincoln center, etc.