The Japanese House Since 1945 Book - Multicolour

The Japanese House Since 1945 offers an extensive anthology tracing the evolution of the Japanese modern home from the post-war period to the present day. Authored by Naomi Pollock, the book presents ninety-seven houses through clear prose, accompanied by photographs and architectural drawings that capture the conceptual purity and spatial ingenuity of each dwelling. Each entry provides social, technological, geographic, and historical context, connecting individual homes to the broader development of Japanese residential architecture.

An extensive, highly-aesthetic anthology tracing the evolution of the Japanese modern home since WWII, this clean, enchanting edition invites readers into ninety-seven houses, and introduces them to the architects and families who live in them. Imaginative, curious and unparalleled in their conceptual purity and grace, Japanese post-war family homes are shown to be among the rarest, most captivating constructions in the world. Presented in clear prose by Naomi Pollock, and accompanied by inspiring photographs and drawings, Thames & Hudson's 'The Japanese House Since 1945' introduces readers to individual homes while providing social, technological, geographic, and historical context for the development of these era-defining dwellings.