Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements & Forms

Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements & Forms

Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. An intricately carved wood transom and a precisely woven tatami matâ€”each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story.

In Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, Japanese Architecture situates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional Japanese culture.

Japanese architecture developed with influences from abroad and particular socio-political situations at home. The resulting forms and construction materialsâ€”soaring roofs with long eaves, heavy timber structures of stout columns supporting thick beams, mud plaster walls flecked with straw and sand and the refined paper-covered lattice shoji screenâ€”are recognizable as being of distinctly Japanese design. These constructed forms, designed with strong connections to the surrounding environment, utilize natural construction materials in ways that are both practical and inventive.

This fascinating architecture book provides a comprehensive perspective of traditional Japanese architecture, relating the historical development and context of buildings and the Japanese garden while examining the stories of the individual architectural elements, from foundation to roof.
Country USA
Brand Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9784805313282
ReleaseDate 2015-03-17
UnitCount 1
UPCs 676251313284
EANs 9784805313282

Country	USA
Brand	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9784805313282
ReleaseDate	2015-03-17
UnitCount	1
UPCs	676251313284
EANs	9784805313282

Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements & Forms

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