In the Corderie dell'arsenale, the panel is dedicated to the large Maestro.
Emilio Ambasz was invited to the 19th International Architecture Exhibition by La Biennale Di Venezia, which was curated by Carlo Ratti
Texts and photographs tell one of the most emblematic works by the architect, the Acros in Fukuoka, which gives its 30th anniversary. A majestic work that has become an example and inspiration model for green architecture worldwide is also part of the excerpt, which is projected in a loop from the film Green Over Gray: The film, which examines its revolutionary philosophy from “Green About Gray” by four iconic projects, analyzes the relationship between nature, landscape and the environment.
The video narrative, which was enriched by the voice of Ambasz itself, combines with the certificates of important personalities from the world of design and culture, including Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, James Wines, Stefano Mancuso and Fulvio Irace.
As a pioneer, father, poet and prophet of recognized Green architecture (James Wines called him “the Messiah” of this vision), Emilio Ambasz Has created works that go through Italy from Japan to the USA and many other countries that are of central importance from the debate about poetics and discipline of design. Inspired by his personal philosophy in the formula summarized “Green above the gray“ His works have influenced some of the most famous names in contemporary architecture.
His works and his relentless search for reconciliation between humans and nature have received numerous awards and recognition worldwide. Recently, Ambase Received the President's President from the consortium for a sustainable urbanization award (CSU_UN) in New York and was one of the key figures in the most recent exhibition in the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art in New York) entitled ” Emerging ecologies.
MomaLike the Metropolitan Museum (NY), the constant collection holds the Vertebrae Chairman (1975) – The world's first automatic ergonomic chairman, which was developed with G. Piretti – and which triggered a new industry for the entire sector (Compasso d'Oro 1981), together with others of his objects, which testified to his incredible productivity as inventor.
“Each building is an penetration into the plant kingdom and a challenge for nature: We have to develop an architecture that stands as an embodiment of a federal pension regulations between nature and construction and has designed buildings that are so intrinsically connected to the surrounding environment that they cannot be separated from each other.”
Emilio Ambasz
At MomaPresent AmbaseAs a curator for design for the department for architecture and design from 1969 to 1976, a number of groundbreaking exhibitions organized, including the iconic Italy: The new household landscape (1972) to bring Italian design objects into global importance.
He had large solo exhibitions worldwide, from Moma in New York (twice) to the Triennale in Milan (twice), Reina Sofia in Madrid, Tokyo, Geneva, Bordeaux, Zurich, Chicago, Philadelphia, Mexico -Stadt, San Diego and Saint Louis.
Honorary member of the American Institute of Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects, Ambase is a versatile intellectual, architect, designer and extraordinarily productive inventor (with 4 compasso d'oro awards and an impressive collection of global tribute), artists, storytellers and curators.
He holds strong relationships with Italy, where he spends part of the year.
It was presented at various international architectural exhibitions of The Venice Biennale (Last in 2021 in Pavilion Italian and in 1976, when he represented the United States). In 2014 he was appointed commander of the “Star of merit of the Italian Republic” for his contributions to Italian culture. Over time, Ambasz has received prestigious awards and recognitions (including an honorary service from the University of Bologna in 2021, the Sigillo Delle Arti from the University of Urbino in 2021, the 4th Kompasso d'Oro Career Award from Adi, Adi,/Architecture Career Award.
In April 2025, fertilizer with a kumber, Columbia University in started a lecture series that was dedicated to him with the title Architecture as poems. In 2025, the 50th anniversary of one of its internationally known works, the Casa de Retiro -Spiritual (Sevilla, Spain), is celebrated as one of the most famous optical miracles in the world.
On Couries of ArsenaleThe panel, which is dedicated to one of the most emblematic work of Ambasz, is on display: the Acros Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall in Japan – a powerful 100,000 square meter building in the city center, which the municipality on which it stands, and gave a great architectural work in symbiosis with nature, which has become a widespread example and a model of inspiration worldwide.
On the screen a 20-minute move out of the Docufilm Green over gray is shown, produced by Muse Factory and led by Francesca Molteni and Mattia Colombo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWZ2JG7I2NQ
The film – through film festivals around the world – draws the history of the Green Architecture Revolution by four emblematic projects by Ambasz, from which its vision of architecture and its sense of responsibility towards nature, humanity, landscape and the environment arises. To the most remarkable certificates are exclusive interviews with architect Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, Toyo Ito, James Wines and Tases Michio; Botanist Stefano Mancuso; Professor of Columbia University, Barry Bergdoll; and Fulvio Irace, architectural historian and emeritus professor at the Pipecnico di Milano (IT).
On his Wikipedia page you will find a summary of the numerous international prices of Emilio Ambasz.
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