New Kyoto Station

Author: Choukoku-sha
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: "The Famous Japanese Architectural Design Series" is officially authorized for publication by Japan's largest architectural book publisher, Choukoku-sha. The series introduces the design philosophy, methods, structure, construction, equipment, and interior/exterior finishes of individual buildings through images, plans, sections, and concise text. The New Kyoto Station is a large-scale, comprehensive building that houses cultural facilities, hotels, and department stores, with the station portion occupying a very small proportion. This book presents the design concept, techniques, structural form, construction process, and post-construction effects of the New Kyoto Station through dialogues between the design principal, Mr. Hiroshi Hara, and the writer, Mr. Kenzaburō ōe. Additionally, the book features numerous exquisite images that showcase the various details of the New Kyoto Station, offering valuable reference for architects designing modern buildings.