Contemporary Japanese Architecture Book

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.Contemporary Japanese Architecture Book An elaborate essay traces the country’s building scene from the Metabolists to today and shows how the interaction of past, present, and future has earned contemporary Japanese architecture worldwide recognition. Each project is introduced with photos, original floor plans and technical drawings, as well as insightful descriptions and brief biographies. This XL-sized book highlights 39 architects and 55 exceptional projects by Japanese masters—from Tadao Ando’s Shanghai Poly Theater, Shigeru Ban’s concert hall La Seine Musical, SANAA’S Grace Farms, Fumihiko Maki’s 4 World Trade Center, to Takashi Suo’s much smaller sustainable dental clinic.

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Each project is introduced with photos, original floor plans and technical drawings, as well as insightful descriptions and brief biographies.