New Japan Architecture Recent Works by the World's Leading Architects

New Japan Architecture documents the exciting developments in architecture over the past five years in Japan, a period considered one of the most innovative in a current Japanese design history and being observed keenly around the world. Addressed to the casual reader as well as the professional architect, the book aims to deepen the appreciation of these developments through documenting 48 important projects by 42 established and avantgarde architects. The book takes the reader through a journey of current trends in contemporary Japanese architecture and predicts future directions. While some buildings exhibit the striving for the ultimate Zen white cube, others exemplify the search for the æWowÆ factor in iconic buildings. Cutting edge modernity in some buildings is countered by a concern for sustainability in others, which lead some architects to reinvent traditional Japanese architectural concepts. The selection of buildings in the book includes projects that are big and small, private and public, residential and commercial. The informative writings complement beautiful photographs that highlight the remarkable aspects of each building. A must have book for everyone interested in architecture and Japan.