21st Century Tokyo: A Guide to Contemporary Architecture
- ISBN-10
- 4770030541
- ISBN-13
- 9784770030542
- Category
- Reference / General
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-05-01
- Publisher
- Vertical Inc
- Authors
- Julian Worrall, ジュリアンウォラル, エレズ・ゴラニソロモン
Description
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.
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