By documenting 48 important projects by 42 established and avant-garde
architects, this book takes the reader through a journey of current trends in
contemporary Japanese architecture and predicts future directions. While
some buildings strive for the ultimate Zen white cube, others exemplify
the search for the 'Wow' factor. Cutting edge modernity in some buildings
is countered by a concern for sustainability in others. The selection of
buildings in New Japan Architecture includes projects that are big and
small, private and public, residential and commercial. The informative
writings complement beautiful photographs that highlight the remarkable
aspects of each building.