The Courage to Look at the Unseen Future: Baba Masataka, Architect

Heretic architect Baba Masataka (55) is a pioneer of renovation who has given new life to abandoned structures, from empty houses to buildings slated for demolition. Something about the places he works on draws people together and makes them smile. In his past, he wandered off the beaten path, harboring doubts about designing new architecture. With his eyesight deteriorating, he uses the time he has left to pursue designs that demonstrate the future of renovation. We look at the story behind Baba's architecture, which has the power to change people's lives.