Japanese homesare refuges of tranquility, crafted in a unique domestic aesthetic ofEastern minimalism. Traditional architecture features alongside contemporary dwellings in this collection of homes, with manynever-before-seen photographs. Turn to the rising sun and discover the fluid simplicity of these spaces where Zen philosophy breathes.
Nippon NestsTodays most exceptional Japanese homesSo rich and unique istraditional Japanese architecturethat its nearly impossible to improve upon. Yetcontemporary Japanese designers and architectskeep finding fresh approaches to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old. Whether its a pristinely preserved traditional house or a sleek modern apartment, the best Japanese homes share a love ofcleverly designed spaces and warm materialslike wood, brick, and bamboo.
From a thatched roof farmhouse occupied by a Zen priest toTadao Andos experimental 4×4 House, fromShigeru Bans conceptual Shutter House to a beautiful domestic homage to bamboo, this elegant compendium traverses themultifaceted landscape of Japanese living today.
Enriched by170 brand new, unpublished photographs, this edition takes you on breathtaking journey through the Land of the Rising Suncomplete with alist of addresses, should you wish to undertake this journey to Japans most fascinating inns and homes yourself.An insightful glossaryof key terms, such astatami,shoji, andnoren, will also help you come to grips with all elements of Japansunique aesthetic of Eastern minimalism.
Swiss photographerReto Guntli, based in Zurich, regularly travels the world shooting for international magazines. He has published numerous books and contributed to suchTASCHEN publications asInside Asia,Living in Japan,Living in Bali, andGreat EscapesAsia.
Author, art collector, calligrapher, and restorer of old houses,Alex Kerrhas lived in Japan and Thailand since 1964. As a writer, he is known forLost Japan(1996),Dogs and Demons(2001), andAnother Kyoto(2016).Kathy Arlyn Sokolis a writer, interviewer, and award-winning narrator. Her published works includeRasta Time, based on her exclusive interview with Bob Marley, andAnother Kyoto, co-written with Alex Kerr, on the secrets of the ancient city. She presently resides in Udaipur in Rajasthan, India.
Angelika Taschenstudied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.
Hardcover,15.6x21.7cm,1.09 kg,480pages
ISBN978-3-8365-8843-0
Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)
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