Kenzo Tange – Kengo Kuma: Architects of the Tokyo Games 1964|2020 examines the architectural legacy of two major Japanese architects, Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma, through their respective contributions to the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964 and 2020. Written by Kuma together with architectural historian Saikaku Toyokawa, the publication reflects on how two different generations approached the design of Olympic architecture in Tokyo.

The book explores the similarities and contrasts between Tange’s modernist vision for the 1964 Olympics—most notably represented by the iconic Yoyogi National Gymnasium—and Kuma’s contemporary approach for the 2020 Games, characterized by sensitivity to materials, environment, and urban context. Through essays, historical analysis, and visual documentation, the authors investigate how Olympic architecture reflects broader cultural, technological, and urban transformations in Japan.

Illustrated with a rich selection of photographs and archival materials, the volume situates these projects within the global history of Olympic architecture while highlighting the continuing evolution of Japanese architectural thought.