{"product_id":"japan-living-form-function-at-the-cutting-edge-paperback","title":"Japan Living: Form \u0026 Function at the Cutting Edge - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcia Iwatate\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeeta K. Mehta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNacasa \u0026amp;. Partners\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning exploration of Japanese interior design and residential architecture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapan Living\u003c\/i\u003e presents thirty exceptional houses that transcend function and resonate with spirit. Chosen for their inspiring and innovative designs, these homes are special places to dream in. The owners and architects, working as collaborative teams, have created spaces that are quintessentially Japanese. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCrisp, sharp, transparent and light--these designs represent a remarkable burst of creativity in contemporary Japanese residential architecture. Many reflect shifts in the dynamics of Japanese society, while others celebrate self-expression and individuality. All are marked by a return to traditional Japanese materials and design elements, married with present-day requirements such as flexibility, modern kitchens and bathrooms, energy efficiency and thoughtful use of technology.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeeta K. Mehta\u003c\/b\u003e teaches architecture and urban design at Columbia University in New York. A resident of Japan for 23 years, she is a partner in the firm of Braden and Mehta, and has designed projects in the USA, Japan, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Educated at the University of Tokyo, Columbia University, and SPA in Delhi, she is the co-author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eJapan Style, Japan Houses, Japanese Gardens, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew Japan Architecture, \u003c\/i\u003e all published by Tuttle Publishing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe photographs in \u003ci\u003eJapan Living\u003c\/i\u003e were specially taken by three talented photographers from \u003cb\u003eNacasa \u0026amp; Partners Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e (www.nacasa.co.jp), Japan's foremost architectural photography studio established by Nakasa Takeshi in 1989. The studio's work is featured in the book \u003ci\u003eJapan House\u003c\/i\u003e (Tuttle Publishing) and international journals such as \u003ci\u003eInteriors, Domus, Frame, Ambiente\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlue Print\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eShigeta Satoshi\u003c\/b\u003e, from Yokohama, graduated from the Tokyo Photographic Institute. Chiba-born \u003cb\u003eTorimura Koichi\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of Meiji University with an architectural degree. \u003cb\u003eYano Toshiyuki\u003c\/b\u003e, a graduate of Kyorin University, was born in Kanagawa.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54089533686067,"sku":"9780804860529","price":66.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Ph5Xf798t19780804860529.webp?v=1789592045","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/japan-living-form-function-at-the-cutting-edge-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}