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Japan in Architecture : Genealogies of Its Transformation

Japan in Architecture : Genealogies of Its Transformation

Interior space of the National Treasure tea room Tai-an by​​ Sen no Rikyū from “Japan in Architecture : Genealogies of Its Transformation” (April 25-September 17, 2018 @ Mori Art Museum) The architect and architect historian Fujimori Terunobu says the basic strength of Japanese architects in wooden construction.  Contrarily to the Western architecture which developed stone...
Shogun who found simplicity. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa

Shogun who found simplicity. Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa

Genealogy of Simplicity ~ Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa ~ In a way, modern design can be a simple design. According to dictionary word “simple” is “condition of less elements”. Simple means that colors, shapes and materials are simple and restrained. Simple is not a monopolist of modernism. Nor is it limited to architecture or product design....