Main entry:

Kuma, Kengo, 1954-

Title & Author:

Anti-object : the dissolution and disintegration of architecture / Kengo Kuma ; translated by Hiroshi Watanabe.

Publication:

London : Architectural Association, ©2008.

Description:

151 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.

Series:

Architecture words ; 2

Notes:
Text on inside cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
Kuma's disappearance: an introduction to anti-object -- Making a connection: the Hyūga Residence by Bruno Taut -- Flowing out: 'Water /Glass, ' Atami, Shizuoka, 1992-95 -- Erasing: Kirōsan Observatory, Ochi-Gun, Ehime, 1991-94 -- Minimising: Nō Stage in the Forest, Tomoya, Miyagi, 1995-96 -- Unravelling: Japanese Pavilion for the Venice Biennale, 1995 -- Reversing: Chofu Theatre, Tokyo, 1997 -- Substituting: Electronic Memorial Space, Takasaki, Gumma, 1997-98 -- Breaking down into Particles: Stone Museum, Nasu-Chō, Tochigi, 1996-2000.
Translated into English.

Summary:

The author suggests an alternative form of architecture that is not only desirable but possible as well. His approach is illustrated with a discussion of works by his office in which he has sought to avoid objectification.

ISBN:

9781902902524 (pbk.)
1902902521 (pbk.)

Subject:

Architecture Philosophy.
Organic architecture.
Architecture Environmental aspects.
Architecture Philosophie.
Architecture organique.
Architecture Aspect de l'environnement.
organic architecture.
architectural theory.

Form/genre:

Writings.

Added entries:

Architectural Association (Great Britain)
Architecture words ; 2.

Holdings:

Location: Library main y 260332
Call No.: BIB 191247
Status: Available