Geeta K. Mehta Boeken

Natural serenity, understated refinement, clean lines and the balancing of light and space--all hallmarks of Japanese interior design

Enter the world of the stylish Japanese house, where every object in sight is a work of art. Japan Style introduces 20 special residences. With more than 200 color photographs, this book showcases Japanese design in the stunning beauty of old homes and reveals how they are cared for by their owners. Traditional Japanese homes, with superbly crafted fine wood, great workmanship and seasonal interior arrangements, have an aesthetic of infinite simplicity. Unlike Japanese inns and historical buildings, the Japanese architecture featured in this book is on private property not open to public viewing. Japan Style offers a rare glimpse into the intimate world of everyday Japanese culture and fascinating insight into the traditional architecture of Japan.

Discover the beauty and variety of Korean architecture and design! Simplicity, tradition, and a deep respect for all things natural--these are the basic elements of Korean style that underpin the nation's fast-growing creative movement, making Korea a leader in global fashion and design. Influences from China, Japan, and the West have filtered into Korea, but the peninsula has always maintained its own identity. Spatial, spiritual, and material qualities are reflected in the simple beauty of its architecture, while classic objects with a uniquely Korean aesthetic are used with panache in interior decoration. In the first book to document Korea's architecture and design scene, authors Marcia Iwatate and Kim Unsoo present 24 exceptional homes, studios, and heritage buildings. Ranging from vernacular to cutting-edge contemporary, these projects celebrate Korea's natural landscapes, crafts, and deep architectural heritage--juxtaposed with the nation's dynamic drive to invent, experiment, and create.

Japanese residential design has evolved as a distinctive response to social, political, and climatic pressures-along with the powerful individual ideas of its architects. Japan Houses presents 28 of the country's finest contemporary houses. Each house is beautifully captured through breathtaking photographs, showcasing the creativity of Japan's leading architects and designers and their innovative use of building materials, spatial concepts, and aesthetic surprise.

Time alone is the final judge of the value of any work of architecture.-- Fumihiko Maki, from his foreword