Takero Shimazaki

Takero Shimazaki is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of London Metropolitan University, within the School of Art, Architecture and Design. He is also the director of t-sa (Takero Shimazaki Architects), leading both academic and professional architectural practices. His career includes work at prestigious firms such as Richard Rogers Partnership, Itsuko Hasegawa, and Alison and Peter Smithson.

Education includes studies at the University of Wales, Cardiff and The Bartlett, UCL. Teaching roles span Oxford Brookes University, The Architectural Association, and external examiner positions at Cardiff, Cambridge, and Kingston Universities. He oversees the t-sa forum workshops, an international architectural workshop series.

Publications feature in renowned journals like Casabella, Domus, and Architectural Review, alongside contributions to books such as STOA (Italy). His research focuses on integrating practical architectural design with theoretical and historical contexts.

Currently serves as Unit Tutor at London Met, emphasizing hands-on educational approaches. No specific grants or awards are listed, though his firm's work garners international recognition. Collaborations with global architectural networks highlight his commitment to cross-cultural design dialogue.