| | |  | Birds | Home » » Living in Japan (English, German and French Edition) | | | | | | | Description: | | Nippon nests: Today's most exceptional Japanese homes So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it's hard to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding new ways to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old. Whether it's a pristinely preserved traditional house or a cutting-edge apartment, the best Japanese homes share a love of cleverly designed spaces and warm materials such as wood, bricks, and bamboo. From a thatched roof farmhouse occupied by a Zen priest to Tadao Ando's experimental 4x4 House, Shigeru Ban's conceptual Shutter House, and a beautiful homage to bamboo in the form of a home, this book traverses the multifaceted landscape of Japanese living today. Also included is a list of addresses and a glossary of terms, such as tatami. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Alex Kerr | | Hardcover:
| 191 pages | | Publisher:
| Taschen | | Publication Date:
| July 01, 2006 | | Language:
| German, French, English | | ISBN:
| 3822845949 | | Product Length:
| 12.22 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.54 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.94 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.79 pounds | | Package Length:
| 12.13 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.63 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.94 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.79 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Elegant + photographically splendidFeb 06, 2007
By Prof Kirsty Beilharz
"sonic yoshi"
This large format book intertwines a narrative about the architectural and aesthetic merits of selected living spaces in Japan, ranging from beach-side dwellings to compact apartments to spacious and serene courtyards. The title could be misconstrued as living/lifestyle in Japan but really it refers to 'living spaces' or modes of housing and integration with architecture. The scope ranges from well renowned architecturally meritorious buildings to precious traditional Kyoto dwellings. The elegant photography captures the serenity, angles, glimpses and innovation of the structures with sensitivity and initial impressions are challenged and augmented by the thoroughly researched commentary. The author's long-time residence in Japan and understanding of its culture underlies the text. I think this book would appeal to the architect, appreciator of spaces and aesthetics. It seems quite reasonable for such a large, hardcover book.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
InspirationalOct 24, 2007
By C. Ingram
"ringram"
I bought this 'coffee-table' book as a gift for a friend, but when it arrived, we were so impressed with the extensive collection of photographs that I had to purchase a copy to display, re-visit, and share with future house guests. The authors have managed to capture the rare and simple beauty of Japanese architecture and design through history. An impressive tour!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 A good buyDec 31, 2007
By Lupo Montegrigio
Great photos, a well picked and varied number of interiors and still... I can't rate it at five. It's so slick and gorgeous but I miss some smaller and perhaps more lived-in dwellings. And a little more gardens. But it is definetely worth getting and browsing. A small defect is the habit of re-using objects and motifs in some of the pictures, always annoys me when they do that. Top marks I can only give to the twenty-some-years old Japanese Style, but then you won't get the recent modern interiors.
A wonderful look at living in JapanAug 27, 2008
By Roro
The book is a pleasure to read through and to look at the wonderful photographs. At the ~ $20+ sales price, it was a very good value. Of course the homes are not typical of the average Japanese home but rather something we all aspire to.
Beautiful photos of modern housesJan 20, 2008
By R. Johnson
Saw this book in Tokyo and loved the photos of modern Japanese living. Great shots of modern architecture and interior design in Japan. Went back to the hotel and found the book on Amazon for half the price... it was waiting for me when I got back to the states. You can't beat that!
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