Contemporary Japanese Architecture
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Contemporary Japanese Architecture by Philip Jodidio
Ever since Osaka World Expo 70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Presenting the Japanese art of building, this book reveals how the likes of Tadao Ando, SANAA, Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Junya Ishigami are relinking past, present, and futurebuilding greener and smarter than ever before.
“The book hops around Japan and around the globe introducing readers to some of the more spectacular recent buildings from Japanese architects” * dailybeast.com *
“A bible of the most beautiful contemporary Japanese monuments.” * Architectures à Vivre *
“…a comprehensive and richly illustrated survey of the field.” * The Japan Times *
“A survey of the most innovative projects from the country’s recent past.” * Architect Magazine *
“Delving into ancient traditions and open to the most contemporary thought and technical capacities, the Japanese are a force to be reckoned within contemporary architecture.” * Philip Jodidio *
“A bible of the most beautiful contemporary Japanese monuments.” * Architectures à Vivre *
“…a comprehensive and richly illustrated survey of the field.” * The Japan Times *
“A survey of the most innovative projects from the country’s recent past.” * Architect Magazine *
“Delving into ancient traditions and open to the most contemporary thought and technical capacities, the Japanese are a force to be reckoned within contemporary architecture.” * Philip Jodidio *
Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Homes for Our Time series and monographs on numerous major architects, including Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid.
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| ISBN 13 | 9783836575102 |
| ISBN 10 | 3836575108 |
| Title | Contemporary Japanese Architecture |
| Author | Philip Jodidio |
| Series | Unknown Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taschen GmbH |
| Year published | 2021-05-28 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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