133. Arch Talk on Architecture Talk with Junichi Satoh

Original Drawing by Tori Haynes

This week we are joined by Junichi Satoh, who is current faculty in the Department of Architecture at the University of Washington. Junichi shares with us how he has incorporated architectural thinking in diverse and constructive ways throughout his life, and how it has gotten him to where he is today.

Timestamp Outline 

1:58    Introduction

2:54    Junichi’s journey moving to America and schooling; the Japanese Kurt Cobain

9:25 The art of living

10:46    Architecture for the food

12:31 Architectural relationships and dinner at Mr. Dean’s house: The dinner table and Japanese tea ceremonies in disguise

14:59 “How long have you worked with Dean & DeLuca?”

17:14    “How to teach students architecture?” JS

19:12 “I quit everything.” JS Finding connection back to earth

23:24 Junichi’s family

26:33 Utility Works: Sewing, clothing, happiness, and community in a store

31:27 Junichi Satoh: The Instigator of Fun

31:49 San Diego: AJA & Storytelling

37:42 Oregon fellowship and track towards diversity, equity, and sustainability

41:45 “Arch Talk” in the bar with Junichi

45:16 Back to Seattle: University of Washington ARCH200
”What does it mean to be us and how to be human?” JS
”The art of living is the most important science of all… but we decided not to pursue it as a society” Bernard Rudofsky
”Architecture is the art of learning to live beautifully and happily” VP