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Traditional Japanese Architecture


Traditional Japanese Architecture
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Author : Mira Locher
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-04-17

Traditional Japanese Architecture written by Mira Locher and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-17 with Architecture categories.


By examining the Japanese history of buildings and building designs from prehistory to modern day, lovers of Japan will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this island country. Simplicity, sensitivity to the natural environment, and the use of natural materials are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. The Art of Japanese Architecture provides a broad overview of traditional Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. It begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of modern Japanese buildings. Important historical influences and trends—notably the introduction of Buddhist culture from Korea and China, the development of feudalism, and the influence of modern Western styles of building—are all discussed in detail as facets of Japanese design. Through all of these changes, a restrained architectural tradition developed in marked contrast to an exuberant tradition characterized by monumentality and the use of bold colors. The book provides tremendous insights into the dynamic nature of Japanese architecture and how it reflects an underlying diversity within Japanese culture. The book is profusely illustrated with over 370 color photographs, woodblock prints, maps, diagrams, and specially commissioned watercolors.



Japanese Architecture A Short History


Japanese Architecture A Short History
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Author : A. L. Sadler
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2011-04-11

Japanese Architecture A Short History written by A. L. Sadler and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-11 with Architecture categories.


This expert guide to Japanese architecture is of enormous historical importance to the understanding of Japanese design and culture. Pioneering Japanologist A. L. Sadler's invaluable study of Japanese architecture first appeared in 1941. Considered a classic in its field, unequaled in clarity and insight, Japanese Architecture A Short History is a lucid and uncomplicated introduction to this important aspect of Japanese culture. Beginning with the earliest evidences from prehistory and ending with the Edo period, when Japan attained stature as a modern state, Japanese Architecture is as relevant today as it was in 1941. The book includes an overview of Japanese domestic architecture as it evolved through successive periods of history and perfected the forms so widely admired in the West. Of particular importance in this respect are the four concluding chapters, in which the distinctive features of the Japanese house are presented in clear detail. The architecture book also contains excellent illustrations, which show details of planning and construction.



Architecture And Authority In Japan


Architecture And Authority In Japan
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Author : William H. Coaldrake
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-03-11

Architecture And Authority In Japan written by William H. Coaldrake and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03-11 with Social Science categories.


First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.



Place Time And Being In Japanese Architecture


Place Time And Being In Japanese Architecture
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Author : Kevin Nute
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2004

Place Time And Being In Japanese Architecture written by Kevin Nute and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Architecture categories.


"In addition to highlighting the human benefits of built environments which relate to particular place, time and being, many of the Japanese buildings examined illustrate practical strategies for revealing these universal parameters which are equally applicable beyond Japan. It is suggested that wider use of some of these approaches could not only help to sustain both environmental and cultural identities against the homogenising effects of globalisation, but also has the potential to heighten our appreciation of the peculiar condition of being here now."--Jacket.



The Constructed Other Japanese Architecture In The Western Mind


The Constructed Other Japanese Architecture In The Western Mind
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Author : Kevin Nute
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-09-30

The Constructed Other Japanese Architecture In The Western Mind written by Kevin Nute and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-30 with Architecture categories.


The Constructed Other argues that the assumed otherness of Japanese architecture has made it both a testbed for Western architectural theories and a source of inspiration for Western designers. The book traces three recurring themes in Western accounts of Japanese architecture from the reopening of Japan in the mid-nineteenth century to the present day: a wish to see Western architectural theories reflected in Japanese buildings; efforts to integrate elements of Japanese architecture into Western buildings; and a desire to connect contemporary Japanese architecture with Japanese tradition. It is suggested that, together, these narratives have had the effect of creating what amounts to a mythical version of Japanese architecture, often at odds with historical fact, but which has exercised a powerful influence on the development of building design internationally.



Introduction To Japanese Architecture


Introduction To Japanese Architecture
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Author : Michiko Kimura Young
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-30

Introduction To Japanese Architecture written by Michiko Kimura Young and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-30 with Architecture categories.


Introduction to Japanese Architecture provides an overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. It begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of contemporary trends in areas as diverse as country inns, underground malls, and love hotels. The intervening 12,000 years are analyzed in reference to major changes in architecture caused by Buddhist and indigenous influences, feudalism, and finally the influence of Western culture in the 19th century. The architecture book provides insights into the dynamic nature of this contrast and how it reflects the underlying diversity of Japanese culture. The comprehensive, accessible text is complemented by over 340 color photographs, diagrams, and specially commissioned watercolors.



New Japan Architecture


New Japan Architecture
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Author : Geeta Mehta
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-07-09

New Japan Architecture written by Geeta Mehta and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-09 with Architecture categories.


Featuring dozens of high-quality photographs, schematic designs and insightful commentary this Japanese architecture book is a must-have for architects or collectors. The past five years are widely consider to have been the most innovative period in contemporary Japanese design history. The projects featured in New Japan Architecture were completed during this extraordinarily fertile time. Featuring breathtaking images of modern Japan, this volume presents forty-eight extraordinary projects by forty-two of the world's leading architects, including: Hitoshi Abe Ward Kishi Tadao Ando Chiba Manabu Architects Toyo Ito Kengo Kuma Kazuyo Sejima This architecture book features a wide-range of buildings, some exhibiting the ultimate ideal of the white Zen cube, while others exemplify the search for the new wow factor in iconic design. In many, cutting-edge modernity is counterbalanced by a concern for sustainability—an issue that has motivated many architects to rethink and reintroduce concepts drawn from traditional Japanese architecture. Projects big and small, private and public, residential and commercial are included. Insightful text by two leading experts in the field of Japanese architecture highlights the remarkable aspects of each building and places these developments within the wider context of world architecture. Offering an essential overview of current trends, New Japan Architecture points the way to modern architecture's future.



The Art Of Japanese Architecture


The Art Of Japanese Architecture
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Author : David Young
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2019-03-26

The Art Of Japanese Architecture written by David Young and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-26 with Photography categories.


The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern Japanese architects. Along the way it discusses the iconic buildings and architectural styles for which Japan is so justly famous--from elegant Shinden and Sukiya aristocratic villas like the Kinkakuji "Golden Pavilion" in Kyoto, to imposing Samurai castles like Himeji and Matsumoto, and tranquil Zen Buddhist gardens and tea houses to rural Minka thatched-roof farmhouses and Shinto shrines. Each period in the development of Japan's architecture is described in detail and the most important structures are shown and discussed--including dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The aesthetic trends in each period are presented within the context of Japanese society at the time, providing a unique in-depth understanding of the way Japanese architectural styles and buildings have developed over time and the great variety that is visible today. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of hand-drawn 3D watercolor illustrations and color photos as well as prints, maps and diagrams. The new edition features dozens of new photographs and a handy hardcover format that is perfect for travelers.



Japanese Architecture As A Collaborative Process


Japanese Architecture As A Collaborative Process
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Author : Dana Buntrock
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2014-09-04

Japanese Architecture As A Collaborative Process written by Dana Buntrock and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-04 with Architecture categories.


Architects throughout the world hold Japan's best architecture in high regard, considering the country's buildings among the world's most carefully crafted and innovative. While many books, magazines, and exhibitions have focused on the results of architectural practice in Japan, this book is the first to explain the reasons for Japan's remarkable structures. Architecture does not occur in isolation; Japan's architects are able to collaborate with a wide variety of people from professional consultants to constructors. Dana Buntrock discusses architecture as a part of the construction community, moving from historical precedents that predate the emergence of the architectural profession in Japan through to contemporary practices.





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Author : Kazuo Nishi
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha
Release Date : 1985

written by Kazuo Nishi and has been published by Kodansha this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Architecture categories.


How do you tell the difference between Chinese and Japanese architecture? How do you know, from the structure, the differences between a Buddhist temple from a Shinto shrine, from a residence? Construction, design, carpentry and the history of Japanese architecture from pre-history to the 19th century are the focus of this book with its 300 illustrations.