Renowned Architect Yoshio Taniguchi Dies at 87

Yoshio Taniguchi, celebrated Japanese modernist architect, passed away at 87 on December 16, 2024. Best known for his $850M redesign of MoMA, Taniguchi’s minimalist designs prioritized subtle environments that enhance art. Trained at Harvard and influenced by Walter Gropius, his works include the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art and Houston’s Asia Society Center. Taniguchi’s philosophy, emphasizing human experience over form, reshaped museum architecture and remains influential worldwide.