Machiya by Pie International

Machiya by Pie International

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Machiya by Pie International

The definitive book on machiya showcasing their traditional appearance and recent transformation explained in bilingual text.
From private residences to renovated properties operating as businesses, this book introduces everything you need to know about Machiya, also including never-before-seen cultural properties, with detailed and accessible commentary in bilingual text. Machiya are traditional wooden townhouses found throughout Japan and typified in the historical capital of Kyoto. Machiya in Kyoto have kept their traditional architectural form and community, creating a historic and traditional cultural atmosphere that attracts many tourist from all around the world. Machiya have become valuable cultural heritage, as many machiya have disappeared and have been replaced by modern houses. In this book readers can see and feel the ideas and wisdom of the people in Kyoto, who made full useof machiya design and the architectural characteristics of that optimize space and practicality, while keeping within the tradition. This book will not only be a perfect architectural reference book but also a great photography book to enjoy the delicate beauty of Japan.
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ISBN 13 9784756253026
ISBN 10 4756253024
Title Machiya
Author Pie International
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pie International Co., Ltd.
Year published 2020-06-01
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.