Japanese cities are amongst the most intriguing and confounding anywhere. Their structures; patterns of building and broader visual characteristics defy conventional urban design theories; and the book explores why this is so. Like its cities; Japanrsquo;s written language is recognized as one of the most complicated; and the book is unique in revealing how the two are closely related. Set perceptively against a sweep of ideas drawn from history; geography; science; cultural and design theory; Learning from the Japanese City is a highly original exploration of contemporary urbanism that crosses disciplines; scales; time and space.This is a thoroughly revised and much extended version of a book that drew extensive praise in its first edition. Most parts have stood the test of time and remain. A few are replaced or removed; about a hundred figures appear for the first time. Most important is an entirely new (sixth) section. This brings together many of the urban characteristics; otherwise encountered in fragments through the book; in one walkable district of what is arguably Japanrsquo;s most convenient metropolis; Nagoya.The interplay between culture; built form and cities remains at the heart of this highly readable book; while a change in subtitle to Looking East in Urban Design reflects increased emphasis on real places and design implications.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very nice book. Highly recommendedBy DLINVery nice book. Highly recommended0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Better than the Contemporary Asian series from TuttleBy A. hoqueAfter amassing a collection of these books from Tuttle and Singapore publishers on contemporary Asian architecture and design. I saw this book in KL at the Suria book store. Among all the other books there on the architectural components of modern Asian design. this book stood out -- similar to the Contemporary Dream Houses in Malaysia/Singapore series. The author -- an architect -- really goes into the architectural themes and lineage of the homes. allowing for surveyors to get an idea of how the home was designed and formulated. especially when looking at the small parcels of land they occupy. If looking for an interior design cover. this probably isnt the best book. However. if youre looking for the names of architects who are doing the most cutting edge work in modern Asian architecture and design. this book lists them out and their seminal designs.Happy house designing!
