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Discover the innovative spirit of Japan's contemporary architecture, celebrated globally for its creativity and sustainability. This book explores the work of leading Japanese architects who have shaped modern design.
A comprehensive look at Japan's architectural evolution, blending tradition, innovation, and resilience.
Japan's modern architecture is renowned for its originality and eco-consciousness, with eight architects having received the prestigious Pritzker Prize. Since the groundbreaking Osaka World Expo in 1970, Japan has remained a major force in global architectural trends. Tadao Ando's distinctive geometric style helped establish Japan's presence in the architectural world by merging Eastern and Western influences. Following Ando's pioneering concrete structures, architects like Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban, and Kazuyo Sejima embraced sustainability as a core principle.
The younger generation continues to explore new paths, harmonizing with nature, traditional construction methods, and an ongoing quest for innovative forms. This book showcases the latest achievements in Japanese architecture, connecting this unique creativity to Japan's dense population, advanced economy, rich history, and frequent earthquakes.
Understanding Japanese architecture requires embracing ambiguity, constant transformation, and the impact of natural disasters, which sets it apart from European and American styles. Based on an XL-sized original edition, this accessible version highlights 39 architects and 55 outstanding projects by Japanese masters, including:
An in-depth essay traces the development of Japanese architecture from the Metabolist movement to the present day, illustrating how the interplay of past, present, and future has earned Japan worldwide acclaim in the architectural realm.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Philip Jodidio |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Arkitektur Og Design |
| Forlag | Taschen |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9783836595728 |
| ISBN-10 | 3836595729 |
| Indbinding | Indbundet |
| Sidetal | 480 |
| Tags | Japansk, Arkitektur, Japan, Contemporary Japanese Architecture. 40Th Ed, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
