Product Description

This fascinating work looks at the traditional architecture of China and Japan and the structures of Mies van der Rohe, one of the great masters of Modernism, uncovering the extraordinary parallels between them. Richly illustrated with impressive photographs, the book shows how architectonic wisdom and sensitivity can transcend borders, creating an architecture of harmony.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1202819 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-01
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 140 pages

Review
"The countless full-page photographs are of such breathtaking power that they leave one gasping for air." -- The Architectural Review

Language Notes
Text: English, German

Customer Reviews

Sensational Architecture
This is a real masterpiece of a book about one of the greatest masters in architecture: Beautiful details of Mies van der Rohe`s splendid functionalism and clean sense of beauty. The inspiring features of German Bauhaus meet the pragmatism of Japanese functionalism. A true "must" for lovers of modern architecture and design...