Detailed Drawing Collection of Overseas Architectural Design 16 Kengo Kuma / Architectural Construction Details

Author: (Japanese) Kengo Kuma Architectural Urban Design Office
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is the 16th volume of the International Architectural Design Detail Atlas, primarily introducing the research and practice of the renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma in the relationship between materials and architectural construction details over the past decade. His work can be summarized in one sentence: facing diverse materials such as stone, soil, wood, and more, he seeks to create a state that is distant from concrete architecture by using them as "materials." More precisely, he aims to create a state of material dispersion, with a touch of ambiguity and mutual independence. This so-called material dispersion does not mean constructing a scattered and disorganized building, but rather creating a dispersed state. To concretely express this humanistic intention of ambiguity, Kuma has explored and utilized both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. He believes that the preservation and inheritance of traditional techniques are indeed important, but the construction of buildings is not solely for this purpose. He hopes to be free from the constraints of specific technologies or methods and engage in creative work without limitations. Kengo Kuma is meticulous yet unrestrained in his architectural design and refinement of construction details, effortlessly and harmoniously working with traditional materials like glass, stone, wood, PC, brick, bamboo, and adobe, as well as unconventional materials such as rice straw, plastic, and even paper. He presents one architectural masterpiece after another. This book is rich in images and line drawings, making it a valuable reference for architecture students, faculty, and professionals in design firms and research institutions.