Kengo Kuma: My Life as an Architect in Tokyo (My Life as an Architect)

Kengo Kuma: My Life as an Architect in Tokyo (My Life as an Architect)
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Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Total Pages : 122
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ISBN-10 : 9780500776643
ISBN-13 : 0500776644
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Download or read book Kengo Kuma: My Life as an Architect in Tokyo (My Life as an Architect) written by Kengo Kuma and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal tour of Tokyo’s architecture, as seen through the eyes of one of the world’s most acclaimed architects who is also designing the primary venue for the Tokyo Olympic games. Tokyo is Japan’s cultural and commercial epicenter, bursting with vibrancy and life. Its buildings, both historical and contemporary, are a direct reflection of its history and its people. Kengo Kuma was only ten years old when he found himself so inspired by Tokyo’s cityscape that he decided to become an architect. Here he tells the story of his career through twenty-five inspirational buildings in the city. Kuma’s passion is evident on every page, as well as his curiosity about construction methods and his wealth of knowledge about buildings around the world, making this a unique commentary on Tokyo’s dynamic architecture. Kengo Kuma: My Life as an Architect is an intimate and truly inspiring book, revealing the beauty that exists in the world’s everyday spaces.


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