Kengo Kuma is a renowned Japanese architect known for his innovative designs that blend traditional Japanese architecture with modern technology. This coffee-table book showcases his most famous works, including the FRAC Marseille, V&A Dundee, Mont-Blanc Base Camp, and Japan National Stadium. Through his exploration of new materials and his focus on creating spaces that harmonize with their surroundings, Kuma has established a new design language that pushes the boundaries of architectural practice. \n Format: Hardback\n Length: 298 pages\n Publication date: 01 October 2020\n Publisher: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd\n Renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has created a stunning coffee-table book that showcases his breathtaking buildings. With a prodigious output that values materials and environment, Kuma creates harmonious balances between buildings and landscapes. He combines architectural experimentation with traditional Japanese design and twenty-first-century technology to create advanced yet simple, gentle, and human-scaled structures. Kuma is known for his pursuit of new materials to replace concrete and steel, seeking a new approach to architecture in a post-industrial society. He seamlessly fuses interior and exterior realms to create calming and tranquil spaces that "transform" topography.In this exquisitely illustrated volume, Kuma presents nearly forty of his most recognized and award-winning works, including FRAC Marseille, V&A Dundee, Mont-Blanc Base Camp, and Japan National Stadium. Kuma continues to forge a new design language, offering the reader deep insight into his engagement with various aspects of the architectural discipline by transforming topography, construction, and representation.This captivating book showcases Kuma's exceptional talent and dedication to pushing the boundaries of architectural design. It is a must-have for anyone interested in architecture, art, and the beauty of the built environment.\n Weight: 1928g\n Dimension: 232 x 307 x 30 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9781864708455\n \n
