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From the rustic farmhouse to the Kyoto tea house to the most modern of Zen-inspired homes, The Japanese House reveals a unique vernacular architecture and intimate interior world.
Traditional Japanese architecture emphasizes economy of design and an unsurpassed sensitivity to the natural environment. And a traditional Japanese home with is freshly woven tatami mats, sliding shoji screen, and exposed wooden beams is the height of this art form.
The Japanese House reveals this unique aesthetic through stunning photographs and insightful descriptions of fifteen of the most evocative homes in Japan. Enter The Japanese House and discover the simple proportions based on the square of the tatami mat; the fluid floor plan created by movable screens; the rich textures from the combination of indigenous woods, straw, and paper; and the use of nature itself to enhance the home.
Whether at a traditional inn, an imperial villa, or a garden pavilion, The Japanese House captures the essence of architectural elegance.
Hardcover
216 pages
199 color photos
Authors: Noboru Murata & Alexandra Black
From the Publisher
The simple beauty of Japanese architecture and design has inspired many of the world's top architects and designers, such as Bruno Taut, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Terence Conran, to name just a few. The grace and elegance of the Japanese sensibility is reflected in both modern and traditional Japanese homes, from their fluid floor plans to their use of natural materials. In The Japanese House, renowned Japanese photographer Noboru Murata has captured this Eastern spirit with hundreds of vivid color photographs of 15 Japanese homes. As we step behind the lens with Murata, we're witness to the unique Japanese aesthetic, to the simple proportions modeled after the square of the tatami mat; to refined, rustic decor; to earthy materials like wood, paper, straw, ceramics, and textiles. This is a glorious house-tour readers can return to again and again, for ideas, inspiration, or simply admiration.
About the Authors: Noboru Murata & Alexandra Black
Noboru Murata is one of Japans most accomplished interior photographers. He regularly travels around the country from his base in Tokyo on commissions for Japanese Elle Deco and other leading lifestyle magazines.
Alexandra Black spent five years in Japan studying Japanese languages and culture, in particular the arts and architecture. She has written for numerous pulbications and is the author of Living in Cuba. |
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