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Riken Yamamoto


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Publication Date: November 4, 2012

The work of the Japanese architect, Riken Yamamoto, in particular his residential buildings, schools and university buildings, stands out, original and timeless, amongst the diversity of Japanese architecture. Yamamoto tries to incorporate social change into his architecture. This monograph records 34 years of architectural philosophy and Yamamotos future vision on architecture. 




The book features 29 projects including the Yamakawa Villa in Nagano, the Fujii House in Kanagawa, the Yamamoto Mental Clinic in Okayama or the Saitama Prefectural University and includes sketches, blue prints and photo's of past and present buildings.

Riken Yamamoto (born in 1945) is without doubt one of Japan's most interesting architects and his buildings are of international significance. The architectural critic, Wilhelm Klauser, is an expert on Japanese and Asian architecture. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and critical analysis, the scope of this monograph is far-reaching.

Product Details


  • Paperback: 318 pages
  • Publisher: Toto (November 4, 2012)
  • ISBN-10: 4887063156
  • ISBN-13: 978-4887063150
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
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