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Quirky, surprising and entertaining - with more than 400 houses, Jutaku is architecture at the speed of Japan. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan's contemporary culture is constantly in flux. In stark contrast to the centuries old imperial architecture of Kyoto, recent Japanese architectural practices have ushered in an era of continuous experimentation. With 500 houses, one house per page, one image per house, Jutaku: Japanese Houses is a fast-paced, quick hit shock to the system that shines a Harajuku-bright neon light on the sheer volume, variety and novelty of contemporary Japanese residential architecture. Featuring the work of many of Japan's most famous architects including Shigeru Ban, Sou Fujimoto, Toyo Ito, Kengo Kuma, Jun Igarishi, Shuhei Endo and dozens of up and coming and completely unknown young architects, Jutaku is organized geographically taking readers on a bullet train journey across Japan's architectural landscape. Essential reading for architects, designers and fans of contemporary Japanese culture.Product Identifiers
PublisherPhaidon Press LTD
ISBN-139780714869629
eBay Product ID (ePID)226835529
Product Key Features
Book TitleJutaku: Japanese Houses
AuthorNaomi Pollock
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
Number of Pages512 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height184mm
Item Width124mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorNaomi Pollock
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom