International Architectural Design Detail Album 15, Design Examples by Yamamoto Ritsuya

Author: (Japan) Yamamoto Ritsuya Design Studio
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book features a unique content arrangement. Through witty and humorous dialogues, it clearly outlines the major design experiences and development trajectory of renowned Japanese architect Yamamoto Ritsuya. In the early stages of Yamamoto Ritsuya's architectural design career, his focus was solely on the design itself, a characteristic vividly reflected in his early works such as the Yamagawa Villa and three other residential designs. During the period when postmodern expressive styles were prevalent, Yamamoto Ritsuya shifted his focus to the expression of design, a trait evident in a large number of his architectural works from that era. In recent years, his focus has once again evolved, as he now considers issues from the perspective of the entire architectural design system. To provide readers with a deeper understanding of the design experiences, development trajectory, and works of this Japanese architectural master, the book is supplemented with numerous examples of his typical designs from different periods, along with detailed explanations of their design elements. The book is rich in visuals and well-structured, allowing readers not only to gain valuable knowledge in architectural design but also to experience and grasp the development trajectory of a world-renowned architectural master, and even to discern the historical evolution of architectural design itself.