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1 print (poster) : col. ; 73 x 103 cm.
Tokyo, Japan : A.D.A. Edita, [1985]
Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin West.
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Tokyo, Japan : A.D.A. Edita, [1985]
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Emerging in the devastating aftermath of World War II, Brutalist architecture in Japan is characterized by its geometric shapes, functionality, and unconventional use of concrete—which is often left unfinished to showcase the material’s inherent textures and imperfections. Japanese Brutalism represented a radical departure from traditional Japanese architecture, drawing(...)
Brutalist Japan: A photographic tour of post-war Japanese Architecture
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Emerging in the devastating aftermath of World War II, Brutalist architecture in Japan is characterized by its geometric shapes, functionality, and unconventional use of concrete—which is often left unfinished to showcase the material’s inherent textures and imperfections. Japanese Brutalism represented a radical departure from traditional Japanese architecture, drawing inspiration from the global Brutalist movement but incorporating unique elements that reflect Japan’s culture and history. A leading expert on Japanese Brutalism, Paul Tulett has traveled throughout the country to photograph extraordinary examples of this aesthetic. In over 200 dynamic and impeccable photographs he captures the elements and paradoxes inherent in the buildings themselves: the rawness of concrete juxtaposed with elegant design; a harmonious integration into urban landscapes; and a global, modernist approach that maintains traditional Japanese elements.
Brutalism
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Traditional Japanese architecture is characterized by the working of natural materials such as wood, earth, and rock into remarkable structures. This precious cultural heritage has been preserved over the years in the form not only of the buildings themselves, but also of scale models created during repairs and other occasions. This book turns to those astoundingly(...)
Japanese architecture: traditional skills and natural materials
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Traditional Japanese architecture is characterized by the working of natural materials such as wood, earth, and rock into remarkable structures. This precious cultural heritage has been preserved over the years in the form not only of the buildings themselves, but also of scale models created during repairs and other occasions. This book turns to those astoundingly precise models to give a historical overview of the artistry and craftsmanship handed down through the generations in buildings of wide-ranging styles and techniques, from the seventh-century five-storied pagoda at Horyuji temple in Nara to the 1933 Nihombashi Takashimaya department store in Tokyo. Also included is a chapter on architectural plans, tools, and other materials illustrating the “traditional skills, techniques and knowledge of the conservation and transmission of wooden architecture in Japan,” which was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2020. The accompanying discussion details efforts to overcome today’s challenges in passing Japan’s architectural heritage on to the next generation, including attracting and training new artisans, furthering skills, and securing tools and raw materials.
History until 1900, Asia
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255 pages : illustrations (some color), portrait ; 30 cm
[China] : China Architecture & Building Press, 1999.
A world of new housing / Jingmin Zhou.
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255 pages : illustrations (some color), portrait ; 30 cm
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[China] : China Architecture & Building Press, 1999.
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144 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Barcelona : Editorial Gustavo Gili, ©1995.
Casas refugio = private retreats / Gustau Gili Galfetti.
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Barcelona : Editorial Gustavo Gili, ©1995.
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Twenty years of progressive residential architecture in Japan is surveyed in this substantial exhibition catalogue which was produced in conjunction with Gallery MA's anniversary celebrations. Containing 127 works by 91 architects from the cream of the Japanese architectural world, as well as archival statements and essays, this publication offers not only an opportunity(...)
Contemporary Asian Architecture
May 2006, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese houses 1985-2005
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Twenty years of progressive residential architecture in Japan is surveyed in this substantial exhibition catalogue which was produced in conjunction with Gallery MA's anniversary celebrations. Containing 127 works by 91 architects from the cream of the Japanese architectural world, as well as archival statements and essays, this publication offers not only an opportunity for reflection but also a timely contribution to an ongoing dialogue about new types of architecture.
Contemporary Asian Architecture
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1 portfolio : ill. (some col.) ; 15 cm.
[Berlin] : Revolver Pub., [2010]
Taking from, leaving in, moving on : mapping urban nomadism / concept and graphic design: Renate Mihatsch ; with contributions by Yasmine Abbas ... [et al.] ; [editing: Antonia Pont ; translations: Antonia Pont and Renate Mihatsch].
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[Berlin] : Revolver Pub., [2010]
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The fundamental topics under consideration in this book are the Japanese ordering of space and form, the flexible arrangement of partitions and room functions in a Japanese home, and the general integrative quality of traditional Japanese architecture. The author describes in detail— with abundant architectural plans and drawings— the influence of body anatomy on(...)
Measure and construction of the Japanese house
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The fundamental topics under consideration in this book are the Japanese ordering of space and form, the flexible arrangement of partitions and room functions in a Japanese home, and the general integrative quality of traditional Japanese architecture. The author describes in detail— with abundant architectural plans and drawings— the influence of body anatomy on traditional Japanese units of measurment and house construction. The layout, framework and methods of space control (shoji, fusuma, etc.), the shutters and doors used in the house, and many other topics are given comprehensive treatment. With a new foreword by architect and professor Mira Locher, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, this updated hardcover edition brings this popular work to modern readers— in hopes that they may find ideas to adopt into their own home.
Contemporary Asian Architecture
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In Traditional Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores the development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, this book situates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional culture of Japan.
Traditional Japanese architecture: An exploration of elements and forms
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In Traditional Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores the development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, this book situates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional culture of Japan.
History until 1900, Asia
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92 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), facsimiles, plans, portraits ; 32 cm
Paris : Flammarion, [2018], ©2018
Sugimoto Versailles : surface de révolution / Jean de Loisy & Alfred Pacquement, commissaires de l'exposition.
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Paris : Flammarion, [2018], ©2018