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Beyond the Bubble
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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: #647165 in Books
- Published on: 2008-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 240 pages
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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.
