Publisher/彰国社

Google翻訳
"Contemporary Architecture in Japan" (Shokokusha), edited by Japanese architectural critic Shinji Koike (1931-2011), is a renowned figure who has presented a multifaceted view of urban and architectural forms through his critiques and editing of postwar architecture. This book condenses his knowledge. The collection features works by leading Japanese architects who emerged in the postwar period, including Kunio Maekawa, Junzo Sakakura, Togo Murano, Yoshiro Taniguchi, and Antonin Raymond, and is presented with abundant photographs and drawings. It clearly illustrates how modernist architecture intertwined with Japan's climate and culture, shaping a new urban landscape. It also includes contemporary critiques and commentary. Beyond individual buildings, the book sheds light on postwar Japanese architectural thought and social conditions. It is a valuable resource not only as a research resource but also as a visual record that allows one to experience the dynamism of the era. Written in both English and Japanese, the first edition was published in 1954; this is the third edition, published in 1956.