A visual celebration and record in duotone of Japan's demolished post-war architectural gems and a look at why they've been torn down. As in other countries, not every mid-century modern building in Japan can or even deserves to be saved... Zobraziť viac
The Japanese House Since 1945Unparalleled in their conceptual purity, many Japanese houses have become icons at home as well as abroad. Presented with clear prose and accompanied by photographs and drawings, the book features ninety-seven houses,... Zobraziť viac
A dedication to craft and the finest production quality have been an integral part of culture and day-to-day life in Japan for centuries. For the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functionality or materiality, but wholly connected with anc Zobraziť viac
This is the first comprehensive monograph on the work of Hitoshi Abe (b.1962), one of the most interesting of Japan's new generation of architects. Abe's architecture is internationally renowned for its structural innovation and spatial complexity... Zobraziť viac
Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan’s contemporary culture is constantly in flux, with a host of new architectural practices ushering in an era of continuous experimentation... Zobraziť viac
