In Detail: Japan: Architecture, Constructions, Ambiances

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Japan is becoming a popular travel destination for more and more architects today. With its wide variety of architecture, it is both a source of fascination and inspiration. Over a number of years, the review Detail has been consistently documenting the construction activities which have taken place in Japan, and this book draws on the best of their experience and connections to present and analyse with plans and details the most interesting buildings from various architectural trends in contemporary Japan, including Ando's Museum for Contemporary Art in Naoshima, Toyo Ito's Mediathek, a residential building by Kazuyo Sejima, and a temple gallery in Kyoto by Takashi Yamaguchi. Introductory essays discuss the developments in Japanese architecture, and together with portraits of not only well-known Japanese architects and offices, but also young offices such as Atelier Bow Wow, this volume provides a stimulating discussion of current Japanese building in the context of traditional architecture. Japan – a Land of Contradictions? Architecture and Aesthetic of an Island People Japan’s Modern Architecture – from the Beginnings to the Present Geographical Location of Projects Projects Botanical Museum near Kochi Day-Care Centre for Children in Odate House in Kobe House in Sakurajosui Furniture Store in Tokyo House in Tokyo House in Nagoya House in Mineyama House in Hadano Weekend House in Karuizawa House and Studio in Kobe House and Studio in Tokyo House near Yamanakako House in Kyoto Housing Development in Tokyo House in Suzaku House in Hokusetsu Art House on Naoshima Stone Museum in Nasu Sunday School in Ibaraki Gallery and Guest House in Temple Grounds in Kyoto Mediatheque in Sendai University in Saitama Sports Stadium near Sendai Architects Authors Illustration credits