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Rediscovering Japanese Space

Kurokawa, Kisho

Weatherhill

Kisho Kurakawa

Arts & Photography

Architecture

Rizzoli

This volume presents 23 of the architect's most important projects, documenting his attempt to challenge the homogenized designs of the Machine Age and explore the concept of symbiotic architecture, which is an architecture of regionalism, open to dialogue with the rest of the world.

Kisho Kurokawa Architects and Associates: The Philosophy of Symbiosis from the Ages of the Machine to the Age of Life

Edizioni Pr

Intercultural Architecture: The Philosophy of Symbiosis

Aia Pr

This is a unique book that looks at architecture, culture and a new aesthetic - that of symbiosis. It is a philosophy of "both-and" rather than "either-or." A practice of mix and match rather than creation from scratch.

Intercultural Architecture the Philosoph

Photography & Video

Wiley, John Sons

Academy Editions

Kisho Kurokawa from Metabolism to Symbiosis: From Metabolism to Symbiosis

wiley

This book provides an up-to-date illustrated account of current developments in Japanese architecture. It has been compiled by Kisho Kurokawa, himself an internationally celebrated architect, whose essay guides us towards understanding the innovative and exciting new projects which feature in this book. In addition, Kurokawa helps us to understand current projects against the background of Japan's distinctive and sometimes exclusive cultural and spiritual tradition. Thirty of Japan's most vigorous contemporary architects - among them Itsuko Hasegawa, Kazuyo Kijima, Tadao Ando, Kan Izue and Kazuo Shiho - have been selected. Two projects by each are examined complete with drawings and plans. Short accompanying texts by the respective architects explain each design and convey philosophical ideas as well as more technical information. Kurokawa also points out that these architects support a variety of architectural traditions yet share a common heritage: even the most seemingly high-tech Japanese building has its roots in an "invisible" spiritual tradition. "New Wave of Japanese Architecture" not only enhances our understanding of Japan's development as the world's most technologically advanced nation, it also gives us a glimpse of buildings which will influence future generations worldwide. This book gives us a new vision of Japan as it moves towards the 21st century.

New Wave Japanese Architecture

Used. Very Good conditions. May have soft reading marks and name of the previous owner.

The Philosophy of Symbiosis

Academy Pr

The word symbiosis comes from the Greek term for "living together" - referring to a relationship between two or more organisms that is not only advantageous but necessary to both. Today, as national boundaries give way to larger economic alliances, increased discussion and interchange is imperative. Kisho Kurokawa, the noted Japanese architect and urban planner, argues that symbiosis is the means to this end. Symbiosis differs basically from concepts of harmony or peace, because it encompasses both opposition and competition. The author sees evidence everywhere that an increasingly symbiotic attitude is taking root around the world, not only in shifts toward democracy and interreliance but in the growing emphasis on pluralism, multiculturalism, and especially ecology - "the symbiosis of diverse species." The book touches on the writer's areas of professional specialization - architecture and urban planning - but the philosophy of symbiosis, which already boasts a substantial following among some of the world's most prominent political and business leaders, concerns us all. In addition to multiple issues of direct concern to the evolving relationship - economic, political, and cultural - between the West and Japan, the second half of Each One a Hero: The Philosophy of Symbiosis analyzes in detail the Asian Renaissance underway today. A spotlight is thrown on Malaysia and the plan for a Multimedia Super Corridor, or Eco-Media City, currently attracting global notice and investment.

Each One a Hero: The Philosophy of Symbiosis

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Kodansha Amer Inc

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