Kengo Kuma & Associates Present Site-Specific Installation “Earth | Tree” at Copenhagen Contemporary | ArchDaily

Save this picture!Earth | Tree by Kengo Kuma/KKAA at Copenhagen Contemporary. Image © DinesenWritten by Reyyan DoganPublished on April 03, 2026 Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1040347/kengo-kuma-and-associates-present-site-specific-installation-earth-tree-at-copenhagen-contemporary Clipboard "COPY" CopyJapanese architect Kengo Kuma and his studio Kengo Kuma & Associates (KKAA) have unveiled Earth | Tree, a site-specific installation at Copenhagen Contemporary, developed in collaboration with Danish wood manufacturer Dinesen. Opened on March 28, 2026, as part of the institution's CCreate programme, the project occupies a former industrial hall, introducing a spatial intervention defined by timber, brick, and light. Led by partner Yuki Ikeguchi, with team members Asger T. Taarnberg, Nicolas Guichard, and Yasemin Shiner, the installation marks KKAA's first exhibition in Europe and situates the studio's material-oriented practice within an exhibition format.+ 13 Save this picture!Earth | Tree by Kengo Kuma/KKAA at Copenhagen Contemporary. Image © DinesenAt the center of the installation, a suspended structure composed of handcrafted Douglas fir elements defines the spatial experience. The timber system filters natural light through its permeable assembly, producing shifting atmospheres throughout the day. This effect references the Japanese concept of komorebi, describing sunlight as it passes through tree canopies and creates pattern...