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The Contemporary Japanese Architecture book covers the evolution of Japanese building design from the Osaka World Expo '70 to the present day. Featuring works by Tadao Ando, SANAA, Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Junya Ishigami, it examines how these architects bridge historical influences with forward-thinking construction methods. The content explores sustainable and innovative building techniques that define Japan's contribution to global architecture.
Ever since Osaka World Expo ’70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Presenting the Japanese art of building, this book reveals how the likes of Tadao Ando, SANAA, Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Junya Ishigami are relinking past, present, and future—building greener and smarter than ever before.
