Toshiko
Mori

Toshiko Mori (born 1951) is a Japanese-American architect known for her minimalist, research-driven approach that integrates innovation with cultural sensitivity. Founder of Toshiko Mori Architect, her notable projects include the Thread Artists’ Residency in Senegal, the FDR Four Freedoms Park Visitor Center, and the Cambridge Public Library expansion. A longtime professor at Harvard GSD, Mori has influenced architectural education and sustainable design. Her work explores the dialogue between traditional and contemporary materials, often incorporating transparency, natural light, and spatial fluidity. Her contributions to socially responsive and technologically advanced architecture continue to shape the field globally.