Japanese Country Style: Putting New Life into Old Houses

Japanese Country Style: Putting New Life into Old Houses
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Japanese Country Style introduces sixteen unique and sumptuous homes rescued by Yoshihiro Takishita, a professional antiquarian, and illustrates how his renovations rejuvenated these all-but-forgotten architectural gems. Takishita candidly discusses the thoughts and inspirations that led him to adapt and convert these centuries-old farmhouses for modern living. Chapters on their unique history and construction demonstrate the value of these towering traditional homes, and illustrate their place in Japanese rural life, where several generations often lived under the same roof which allowed for a horse in the stable area and silkworms in the attic.

Japanese Country Style also showcases the artful blending of traditional Japanese elements with modern lifestyles. Tatami rooms, Japanese antiques, traditional wooden furniture, and other treasures fill the rooms of these homes, and evoke the understated elegance of country-style living. With over 200 photographs and illustrations of beautifully refurbished folk homes, this volume presents a portrait of a sublime yet simple way of life that will give anyone interested in design and architecture a host it useful ideas.

This books adopts a bilingual format, providing both Japanese and English commentary.
Country USA
Brand 講談社
Manufacturer Kodansha USA
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9784770027610
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	講談社
Manufacturer	Kodansha USA
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9784770027610
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Japanese Country Style: Putting New Life into Old Houses

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