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The Contemporary Teahouse: Japan's Top Architects Redefine a Tradition

By (author) Arata Isozaki, By (author) Tadao Ando






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The tea house is one of Japans most original buildingsa very small, very simple space consisting of tatami mat, tokonoma (the alcove where wall scrolls are hung and flower arrangements placed), ro (the sunken stove where tea is heated) and nijiriguchi (the half door through which guests enter) . For generations, Japanese architects have embraced the challenge of the tea house despite severe formal constraints. Now, this beautiful and fascinating volume takes the traditional tea house and turns it on its head. An informative introduction explains the

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Publisher | Kodansha America, Inc
Published date | 5 Jul 2007
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 136
Dimensions | 310 x 235 x 20mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 1084g
ISBN | 978-4-7700-3046-7
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BISAC | architecture / public, commercial, or industrial buildings


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