Project Japan Book
Project Japan | Architecture and Art Media | Edo to Now
Participants; Fumihiko Maki Kisho Kurokawa Tadao Ando Kengo Kuma Makoto Sei Watanabe
"Cooper's attempt is more persuasive than others in that it is based on detailed personal observation made during many hours spent walking about." Tadao Ando.
Assembled in the aftermath of the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Project Japan is an evolving programme based on first hand experience. Located at the cusp of the century it marks a significant period when artist and designers in Japan regained confidence in their own distinctive cultural identity and personal awareness. The book consists of inter-related sections, Historical Influences, Building Refinement, Art Media in Context and there are personal accounts from the famous guests. Prefaced by Tadao Ando, other participants include Fumihiko Maki and Kisho Kurokawa with contributions from Makoto Sei Watanabe and Kengo Kuma. Project Japan also features buildings by such renowned contemporary architects as Toyo Ito, Shigeru Ban, Kazuo Sejima and Yoshio Taniguchi with schemes by other leading or emerging artists and designers.