Point Line Plane

Kengo Kuma

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
19 September 2024

Theory of architecture; History of architecture

A collection of writings that sets out Kengo Kuma's theories of architecture, but also a left field critique of where the architecture world finds itself today.

Kengo Kuma is one of Japan's leading architects and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo. Widely known as a prolific writer and philosopher, he proposes architecture that opens up new relationships between nature, technology and human beings.

Through a series of thought-provoking essays, he unveils his vision of architecture as a dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation, critiquing the megastructures and capitalist influences of the 20th century and challenging readers to reconsider the role of architecture in shaping our world.

Drawing from diverse disciplines including art history, philosophy and literature, Kuma crafts a narrative that transcends the boundaries of traditional architectural theory, presenting a compelling manifesto for a new era of design - one that dismantles hard concrete volumes into points, lines and planes that celebrate the simplicity and sustainability of human connection.

By: Kengo Kuma
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9780500027967
ISBN 10: 050002796X
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 19 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kengo Kuma established Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990 and went on to become Professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, University of Tokyo in 2009. He is the author of several books, including Anti-Object and Kyokai: A Japanese Technique for Articulating Space. He has published two books with Thames & Hudson: Kengo Kuma and Kengo Kuma: My Life as an Architect in Tokyo.

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[A] divine experience of diving into the fascinating world of architecture . . . Reveal[s] how [Kengo Kuma's] constant encounters with the history of architecture over time has come to shape and enrich his own vision.-- ""Daniella on Design"" (8/8/2024 12:00:00 AM)

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