john barrJul 28, 20212 min readDo|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|22 : Chiba Prefectural Central Library : Masato OtakaChiba Prefectural Library, designed by Masato Otaka, is an example of the architect's theory of PAU (Prefabrication, Architecture, Urbanism)
john barrMay 20, 20214 min readDo|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|21 : Yamanashi Press and Broadcasting Centre : Kenzo TangeThe Yamanashi Press and Broadcasting Centre is one of the few built examples of the theories developed by the Japanese Metabolist group.
John BarrAug 30, 20197 min readDo|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|10 Toyoda Hall : Fumihiko MakiToyoda Hall, Fumihiko Maki's debut project, contains the seeds of ideas that he has continued to develop throughout his career...
John BarrJun 4, 20194 min readDo|Co|Mo|Mo|Japan|07 : Ura House : Takamasa YoshizakaThe Ura House, designed by Takamasa Yoshizaka in 1956, is influenced by Corbusian ideas but also anticipates Japanese Metabolism.
John BarrJun 29, 201813 min readKiyonori 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.