# Shigeru Ban Architects

- **Website:** <https://shigerubanarchitects.com>
- **Primary alias:** `shigerubanarchitects.com`
- **Founded:** 1985
- **Employees:** 51+
- **Location:** Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
- **Company kind:** PRIVATELY HELD

## Description

VAN, founded by Shigeru Ban, is a renowned architectural brand offering innovative designs globally. Specializing in paper tube, timber, and bamboo structures, VAN creates striking houses, cultural spaces, and commercial buildings. With a commitment to disaster relief, VAN is at the forefront of humanitarian architecture, designing solutions like the Paper Partition System. Additionally, VAN excels in exhibition design, competitions, and industrial projects. Embodying a fusion of creativity and sustainability, VAN's award-winning works showcase a unique blend of form and function. Operating from locations in Tokyo, Paris, and New York, VAN's team of voluntary architects collaborates to deliver impactful designs. Whether it's a visionary structure or a disaster relief project, VAN's portfolio reflects a dedication to architectural excellence and social responsibility. Contact VAN for inquiries or explore their latest updates for a glimpse into the future of architectural innovation.

## Industries

- 🏭 Architecture _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id4csdgAdK/w/259/h/14/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1763485815592)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomegranate | #f52828 | accent |
| Venice Blue | #0b4b89 | dark |
| Flesh | #fecda5 | light |

## Fonts

- kozuka-gothic-pr6n — asset _(custom)_

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