Japan Living : Form And Function At The Cutting Edge

Description

Natural serenity, understated refinement, clean lines and the balancing of light and space are all hallmarks of Japanese interior design. Some houses represented in "Japan Living" reflect the many changes in the dynamics of the new Japanese society, including an aging population and the desire to remain single, while others embody plenty of creativity, self-expression and individuality. Throughout, a return to traditional materials and design elements is married with such present-day requirements as minimalism, flexibility, energy efficiency and electronic gadgetry. Each of these homes is an exquisite representation of the integrity consistently found in Japanese interior design, in both new construction and old.

Author description

Marcia Iwatate is well-known in the Japanese design and food industry for her work in art direction and interior design. She is the co-author of Japan Houses, Korea Style and the award-winning Shunju. She divides her time between Seoul and Tokyo. Geeta Mehta is a partner in the fi rm of Braden and Mehta Architects and adjunct professor of architecture at Temple University, Japan Campus. She is the co-author of several books, including Japan Style and Japan Houses. Nacasa & Partners are regular contributors to major international design and architectural magazines. They took all the photographs for Japan Houses.