Barragán’s houses evoke glamour and simplicity, modernity and nostalgia, respect for tradition and revolutionary turns. The influence of his childhood home, a former Mexican hacienda, is clear and yet contrasted with his bold use of colours. Five of his house designs are lavishly pictured here, both inside and out. Accessible short descriptions are included with each photograph. Accompanied by an extended essay by Yutaka Saito.

Casa Barragan

Yutaka Saito

Toto

Graceful detail, simple materials, abstract forms, monumentality; common elements to KahnÂ’s architecture known for his large scale buildings throughout North America, India and Bangladesh. But less known, are his house designs. In total 20 private house plans (not including renovations) were designed by Kahn. Nine of these were realized and are profiled here; interior and exterior serenely pictured in both full page spreads. Also includes 3 extra essays and a fold out with plans of Kahn's buildings.

Louis I. Kahn: Houses

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

This second volume introduces exemplary architectural works spanning the history of Japanese architecture, from medieval Japan to the modern era. Filled with detailed illustrations and photographs, it presents a comprehensive selection of traditional structures and typologies developed in the Muromachi to the Meiji periods, including the shoin (study or library room), chashitsu (tea ceremony structure), jokaku (citadel or castle), teien (garden), minka (vernacular private house), and more. Architect Yutaka Saito offers an essential collection of knowledge that moves beyond the materiality of the first volume to encapsulate the cultural essence of Japanese architecture.

The Essence Of Japanese Architecture II

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Books by Yutaka Saito

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Casa Barragan

Louis I. Kahn: Houses

The Essence Of Japanese Architecture II