Architecture in Japan

Book Detail
Author/Editor(s): Philip Jodidio
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Taschen GmbH (April 2006)
Language: Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
ISBN-10: 3822851841
ISBN-13: 978-3822851845 
Size: 96 MB
Format: PDF

Book Description

Taschen's new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects - from the firmly established to the up-and-coming - with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries include contact information and short biographies in addition to copiously illustrated descriptions of the architects' or firms' most significant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country to country, this new series celebrates the richly hued architectural personality of each nation featured. Architects/firms included are: Hitoshi Abe, Tadao Ando, Jun Aoki, Shigeru Ban, Masaki Endoh, Shuhei Endo, Hiroshi Hara, Arata Isozaki, Toyo Ito, Waro Kishi, Kengo Kuma, Fumihiko Maki, Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa/SANAA, Yoshio Taniguchi, Tezuka Architects, Makoto Sei Watanabe, and Makoto Yokomizo.

About The Author

Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard, and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His books include TASCHEN's Architecture Now! series, and monographs on Tadao Ando, Norman Foster, Richard Meier, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid. He is internationally renowned as one of the most popular writers on the subject of architecture.

Reviews

This book introduces you to several pieces of work from many architects from Japan. I enjoyed reading this as it gave a detailed explanation of the buildings, the only thing it lacks is plans and sections, but a worthwhile read - Amazon Customer Review

Good take on Japan's architecture. Nice gift for anyone planning on visiting and are interest in that sort of area. - Amazon Customer Review

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