A Japanese Constellation: Toyo Ito, SANAA, and Beyond

A Japanese Constellation: Toyo Ito, SANAA, and Beyond

Published in conjunction with an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, A Japanese Constellation focuses on the work of a small group of architects and designers influenced by and gravitating around the architect Toyo Ito and the architectural firm SANAA. Beginning with an overview of Itoâ‚¬s career and his influence as a mentor to a new generation of Japanese architects, the catalogue presents a richly illustrated portfolio of recent works by three generations of internationally acclaimed designers, including Sou Fujimoto, Akihisa Hirata and Junya Ishigami. A Japanese Constellation reveals a network of influence and cross-pollination that has become particularly relevant at the start of the 21st century. Essays by curators, architectural historians and critics reflect on the transmission of an architectural sensibility, and suggest an alternative model to what has been commonly described as an individuality-based "star-system" in architecture. Offering a panorama of interlinked, settled or up-and-coming stars, the publication reveals how shared architectural themes travel across generations of architects, creating a strong identity for a regional practice with global impact.
Country USA
Brand MoMA
Manufacturer The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884964483006
EANs 9781633450097
ReleaseDate 2016-03-22

Country	USA
Brand	MoMA
Manufacturer	The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
UPCs	884964483006
EANs	9781633450097
ReleaseDate	2016-03-22

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