Product Description

BEYOND THE BUBBLE presents an overview of contemporary Japanese architecture following the collapse of the economic bubble of the 1980s and 90s. It includes the work of a selection of the most exciting architects working in Japan today, such as Toyo Ito, Atelier Bow Wow, and Kengo Kuma. BEYOND THE BUBBLE includes essays providing a survey of Japanese architecture from the 1980s to the present day, with detailed treatments of individual products. Written by an influential international expert on Japanese architecture and urbanism, it features a range of buildings, including residential, retail, and public works projects.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1269347 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

About the Author
Botond Bognar (b. 1944) holds the Edgar A. Tafel Chair in Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture. For the past 30 years he has been investigating various aspects of Japanese architecture and urbanism; he has published numerous books, essays, and articles on the topic.