House Vision

Provides a definitive statement of contemporary residential architectural trends in Japan. Almost every architect starts their career with the design of a residence. This fact alone helps to highlight the significant status of the residence in the field of Japanese architecture. This book is an informative compilation of the excellent design works by many outstanding Japanese architects. There are hundreds of stunning images showing visual beauty, with plenty of informative technical drawings and plans showing details. This book represents high-quality content in terms of local residential design, and outlines the insightful knowledge and unique ideas directly from Japanese architects on Japanese architecture. This richly photographed book is a great reference for both architects and design enthusiasts who are looking to be inspired and to make a significant impact with fresh designs for unique, comfortable and innovative residential spaces. AUTHOR: Masahiro Miyake is the representative of the Japanese firm y+M Design Office. He graduated from the School of Engineering, Osaka City University, and is a first-class registered architect, a first-class Building Construction Management Technician, a registered architect of the Japanese Architect Association, and a member of the Architectural Institute of Japan. He's also an Associate Professor of Fine Arts at the College of the Arts, Shing Plastic University. Miyake is the winner of many international and national architecture awards, such as both gold and silver medals for the Design for Asia Award, the World Architecture Community Awards, and Good Design Award. SELLING POINTS: - Showcases IMAGES' strong talent for mining architectural gems from Japan by Japanese architects - Provides a definitive statement of contemporary residential architectural trends in Japan - Showcases a collection that is inspirational and is a strong reference for architects, planners, preservationists, landscape and interior designers, and all who are directly involved in residential architecture 550 col., 80 b/w