Japanese architect and Metabolists charter member Fumihiko Maki has been announced recipient of the American Institute of Architects 2011 Gold Medal.

The next 40 years will see rapid urbanization and migration from country to city life. With the world’s mega cities (pop. +10mil) set to increase to 60 by the year 2050, and 75% of the world’s population expected to live in urban areas by the same time – how can…