Living in Japan

edited by Angelika Taschen, text by Alex Kerr and Kathy Arlyn Sokol, photographs by Reto Guntli

So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it's hard to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding new ways to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old masters. Whether it's a pristinely preserved traditional house or a cutting-edge apartment, the best Japanese homes share a love of cleverly designed spaces and warm materials such as wood, bricks, and bamboo.

From a thatched roof farmhouse occupied by a Zen priest to Tadao Ando's experimental 4x4 House, Shigeru Ban's conceptual Shutter House, and a beautiful homage to bamboo in the form of a home, this splendidly illustrated book explores the multifaceted landscape of Japanese living today.

Also included are a list of addresses and a glossary of terms, such as atari, geta, or tatami.

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