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john barr
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Do|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|22 : Chiba Prefectural Central Library : Masato Otaka
Chiba Prefectural Library, designed by Masato Otaka, is an example of the architect's theory of PAU (Prefabrication, Architecture, Urbanism)
john barr
May 20, 20214 min read
Do|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|21 : Yamanashi Press and Broadcasting Centre : Kenzo Tange
The Yamanashi Press and Broadcasting Centre is one of the few built examples of the theories developed by the Japanese Metabolist group.
John Barr
Aug 30, 20197 min read
Do|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|10 Toyoda Hall : Fumihiko Maki
Toyoda Hall, Fumihiko Maki's debut project, contains the seeds of ideas that he has continued to develop throughout his career...
John Barr
Jun 4, 20194 min read
Do|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|07 : Ura House : Takamasa Yoshizaka
The Ura House, designed by Takamasa Yoshizaka in 1956, is influenced by Corbusian ideas but also anticipates Japanese Metabolism.
John Barr
Jun 29, 201813 min read
Kiyonori Kikutake (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)
The widow of Japanese Architect Kiyonori Kikutake has described different facets of her husband's personality, one gentle and reflective.
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