Japan Style - Architecture + Interiors + Design

Japanese homes speak to your soul !

Dive into the serenity and soulful beauty of Japanese homes with "Japan Style." This captivating book offers a mesmerizing tour of twenty traditional Japanese residences, showcasing the timeless tranquility achieved through simple, natural elements.

With a deep reverence for nature, Japanese design celebrates the warmth and vitality of wood, creating spaces that resonate with harmony and balance. Embracing the wabi-sabi ideal—where rustic simplicity embodies true sophistication—these homes beckon us to embrace a slower, more mindful way of living.

From centuries-old minka farmhouses to modern seaside cottages, each dwelling in "Japan Style" tells a story of cultural richness and architectural ingenuity. Whether you're an architect seeking inspiration or a homeowner yearning for a deeper connection to your surroundings, this book offers invaluable insights and alternatives for creating spaces that nourish the soul.

Let "Japan Style" inspire you to reimagine your living environment and embrace the beauty of simplicity, no matter where you call home.

About the Author:
Kimie Tada graduated from Rikkyo University (Tokyo) with a degree in English literature, after which she worked as the editor-in-chief of Confort a Japanese magazine that features traditional Japanese houses and interiors. She now runs I See All Inc., an editorial company which she founded in 2000.

Geeta Mehta 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.

Noboru Murata has had a career of more than thirty years as an advertising photographer. With Tokyo as his base, he has photographed for clients in a wide range of genres, including interiors, cuisines, automobiles and jewelry. 

Book Features:

• Format:Hardcover, Jacketed
• Illustrations:color photos throughout
• Number of Pages:224
• Trim Size:7 1/2 X 10