John Barr
 

An examination of the architectural thinking of the 1960s seen through the design of university buildings.

Japan Stories: Three views of Japanese architecture by photographers living and working there.

The Uji-An teahouse may encapsulate how the architect, Arata Isozaki, wished to be remembered.

Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of the oldest Shinto Shrines in Japan and represents one of the three native architectural styles.

Izumo Taisha is one of the most ancient Shinto Shrines in Japan, and central to Japan's creation myth. But what role does it play today?

Horyuji is said to contain the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, but what does that really mean?

This book tells the story of 20th century Japan through investigation of 20 buildings that reflect the major forces that formed modern Japan

The design of the Saga Prefectural Museum offers a complete synthesis of structural and functional requirements.

Chiba Prefectural Library, designed by Masato Otaka, is an example of the architect's theory of PAU (Prefabrication, Architecture, Urbanism)

The Yamanashi Press and Broadcasting Centre is one of the few built examples of the theories developed by the Japanese Metabolist group.

The National Theatre of Japan, like the 12th century Shoso-in on which the design is based, is an elegant 'black box' housing treasure.

The National Theatre of Japan, like the 12th century Shoso-in on which the design is based, is an elegant 'black box' housing treasure.

One of the first independent designs by Arata Isozaki, whose body of works records the architecture of the 20th century.

An example of Nikken Sekkei's, technically-accomplished, clean-cut modernism that looks more to the USA than Europe.

Part of the Japanese government's ambition to host major international conferences at a scale to compete with the UN in New York.

Kenzo Tange’s Yoyogi Stadium came to symbolise the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games and Japan's return to the world stage.

St. Mary's Cathedral Tokyo was opened in the same year as the Yoyogi Olympic Stadia designed by Kenzo Tange for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Nanzan University illustrates Antonin Raymond's belief in Modernism and efficiency but also contains the seed of its corruption.

The San-Ai Dream Centre has stood the test of time due to a design that maintains a clear focus on the purpose of the building.

The Gunma Music centre raises questions as to whether its form is a result of function or the pursuit of style.