Living in Japan

Living in Japan - Alex Kerr, Katky Arlyn Soko, Reto Guntli

Japanese houses are sanctuaries of peace, created in the unique domestic aesthetic of Eastern minimalism. Traditional architecture in this collection of houses is combined with the most modern contemporary dwellings and includes many previously unpublished photographs. Traditional Japanese architecture is so rich and unique that it is almost impossible to improve upon. Yet, contemporary Japanese designers and architects are constantly finding new approaches to renovation, taking inspiration from old ways. Whether it is a perfectly preserved traditional house or an elegant modern apartment, the best Japanese homes share a love for cleverly designed spaces and warm materials such as wood, brick, and bamboo. From a thatched-roof farmhouse inhabited by a Zen priest to the experimental 4x4 House by Tadao Ando, from the conceptual Shutter House by Shigeru Ban to a beautiful home tribute to bamboo – this elegant compendium traverses the multifaceted landscape of contemporary Japanese living.