Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls of farmers houses, intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats of aristocratic compounds each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. These stories encompass the particular historic development, construction, function, and symbolism inherent in each architectural element, large and small. From roofs, walls, and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, this book situates the stories firmly within the natural environment and the traditional culture of Japan. Japanese architecture developed with influences from abroad and particular socio-political situations at home. The resulting forms and construction materials soaring roofs with long eaves, heavy timber structures of stout columns supporting thick beams, mud plaster walls flecked with straw and sand, and refined paper-covered lattice sh¯oji screens are recognisable as distinctly Japanese. Designed with strong connections to the surrounding environment, these built forms utilize natural construction materials in ways that are both practical and inventive. This book provides a comprehensive perspective of traditional Japanese architecture, relating the historical development and context of the buildings and gardens of Japan while examining the stories of the individual architectural elements.
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Japanese Architecture
"Designers, architects, artists, and anyone with a love of Japanese traditional culture will enjoy this book." --Library Journal
"Mira Locher makes the observation that tradition only exists as an idea when it is challenged or superseded by the new. In her first-rate resource book on traditional design you will learn a great deal about construction methods, in which the use of natural materials encouraged a responsible attitude toward conservation." --The Japan Times
"Wider-ranging than most and packed with extensive discussions, Japanese Architecture is a satisfying introductory survey for any who would understand the unique style, function and approach of Japanese design." --Midwest Book Review
"It describes architectural components thoroughly, exactingly, and lovinglyùidentifying them all with Japanese terms. Overall, this is a delightful book of photographs and a useful...guide for Japanophile architects and designers." --Choice magazine
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