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Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats—each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In Traditional Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, Traditional Japanese Architecture situates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional culture of Japan.

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Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats--each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In" Traditional Japanese Architecture," author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, "Traditional Japanese Architecture" situates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional culture of Japan.
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About the Author

Mira Locher is an architect and professor who worked for Team Zoo Atelier Mobile in Japan for seven years before setting up an architectural practice in partnership with Takayuki Murakami in the US. She is an Assistant Professor at the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Utah.

Ben Simmons taught photography at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina before relocating to Japan where he opened Ben Simmons Photography, Inc. Recent books include Tokyo Megacity. www.bensimmonsphoto.com

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Product Details

ISBN:
9784805309803
Subtitle:
An Exploration of Elements and Forms
Author:
Locher, Mira
Foreword by:
Kuma, Kengo
Foreword:
Kuma, Kengo
Author:
Simmons, Ben
Author:
Kuma, Kengo
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Subject:
General
Subject:
General Architecture
Subject:
ARCHITECTURE / General
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Edition Description:
Hardcover with Jacket
Series:
No Series
Publication Date:
20101110
Binding:
Hardback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
over 400 color photographs
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
10.00 x 9.00 in
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"Synopsis" by , Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats--each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In" Traditional Japanese Architecture," author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, "Traditional Japanese Architecture" situates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional culture of Japan.
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