Shaking the Foundations: Japanese Architects in Dialogue
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Shaking the Foundations: Japanese Architects in Dialogue by Christopher Knabe
Questioning the spirit of Japanese architecture today, this book tries to identify the mind-set and philosophy driving some of the world's foremost eastern designers. It reveals the personalities and passions behind the cool, abtract exterior of the Japanese design scene in the form of a collection of interviews. Renowned architects speak out on issues ranging from the rebirth of Japanese design after World War II to progressive technologies, while newcomers disclose the trials and tribulation of "making it" in today's competitive market. If past and present are any indication of the future, then this volume predicts that Japanese architecture will gain a stronger foothold and following in global design theory in the decades to come.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783791320007 |
| ISBN 10 | 3791320009 |
| Title | Shaking the Foundations: Japanese Architects in Dialogue |
| Author | Christopher Knabe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prestel |
| Year published | 1999-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |