The Japanese Teahouse
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The Japanese Teahouse - Wolfgang Fehrer
“The tea room sukiya wants to be nothing more than a simple cottage - a straw hut, as we call it. The original characters for sukiya mean place of fantasy. Later, the various tea masters used various other signs that corresponded to their concept of the tea room, and sukiya can mean place of emptiness or place of asymmetry…”
The book The Japanese Teahouse by architect Wolfgang Fehrer is a detailed guide to the world of Japanese teahouses, which represents a unique fusion of architecture, philosophy, and aesthetics. The publication traces the development of these structures from the 15th century to the present, where their design and construction remain a challenge even for experienced architects. Fehrer guides the reader through a cultural-historical and architectural journey, highlighting the philosophical background, stylistic, and spatial principles of the tea houses. The book is richly illustrated with more than 400 photographs and plans, which complement the text and provide a deeper understanding of the subject.
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Author: Wolfgang Fehrer
Binding: hardcover
Number of pages: 232
Dimensions: 31 x 22.5 x 3 cm
Year of publication: 2019
Language: English
Author
Wolfgang Fehrer is an architect and author specializing in Japanese architecture and aesthetics. In his work, he focuses on the cultural and philosophical contexts of traditional buildings, especially teahouses. His works combine a meticulous professional approach with a deep understanding of Japanese culture and space.
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