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Tokyo has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and forward-thinking cities in the world, and nowhere is this more evident than in its modern architecture. Authors and architects Julian Worrall and Erez Golani Solomon, longtime residents of the city, have selected 83 outstanding examples of contemporary architecture, and introduce them, not just from an architectural perspective, but as part of the social, cultural, and political tapestry of the city. In addition to the monumental masterpieces of famous architects, generic buildings-from office blocks and convenience stores, to high-rise apartment towers - are also sprinkled throughout the book, creating a full and fascinating overview of the architectural landscape of the city. Each of the book's seven chapters covers a different geographical district of Tokyo; and each building is accompanied by a selection of stunning black-and-white photographs. Written in an accessible, conversational style, and including maps and access information for each building, this book will appeal to the layman as well as to the professional architect, the visitor to Tokyo as well as to the armchair traveler.Product Identifiers
PublisherKodansha America, INC International Concepts
ISBN-139784770030542
eBay Product ID (ePID)90196082
Product Key Features
Publication Year2010
Book Title21st Century Tokyo: a Guide to Contemporary Architecture
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorJulian Worrall, Erez Golani Solomon
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height226 mm
Item Weight371 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Title_AuthorErez Golani Solomon, Julian Worrall