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Shigeru Ban

Shigeru Ban is a Japanese architect known for his innovative and sustainable designs. His style is characterized by the use of unconventional materials such as paper tubes, cardboard, and recycled materials. Ban gained international recognition for his humanitarian work, particularly his disaster relief architecture. In the early years of his career, he pioneered the use of paper tubes as a structural element, which became his signature style. His designs are minimalistic, functional, and often incorporate natural light.