'Contemporary Japanese Architecture'

A key player in global architecture, Japan's landscape has long been among the most inventive in the world. Taschen's 'Contemporary Japanese Architecture' reveals the latest in Japanese building and shines a spotlight on a series of standout projects from the country's key architects. Presented in XL-size, the 448-page book highlights 39 architects and 55 exceptional projects by Japanese masters including Shigeru Ban’s concert hall La Seine Musical, Fumihiko Maki’s 4 World Trade Center and Tadao Ando’s Shanghai Poly Theater, all accompanied by photos, original floor plans and technical drawings, as well as insightful descriptions and brief biographies. Also taking into consideration Japan’s very unique profile, the book features texts and essays that explore how the impact of a high population density and the continual presence of disasters in the form of earthquakes have impacted the country's architecture.