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Concrete, beauty, and Japanese sensibility: A Brutalist architectural revolution revealed.

Brutalist Japan

A Photographic Tour of Post-War Japanese Architecture

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    24 September 2024

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Summary

Featuring striking photography by an expert in the field, this exploration of Japanese Brutalist architecture celebrates the surprising beauty and grace of buildings forged in concrete.

Emerging in the devastating aftermath of World War II, Brutalist architecture in Japan is characterized by its geometric shapes, functionality, and unconventional use of concrete—which is often left unfinished to showcase the material’s inherent textures and imperfections. Japanese Brutalism represente…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783791393100
ISBN-10:3791393103
Author:Paul Tulett
Publisher:Prestel
Imprint:Prestel
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:24 September 2024
Weight:567g
Dimensions:210mm x 260mm
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Brutalist Japan by Paul Tulett - ISBN: 9783791393100
210 × 260 mm
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About The Author

Paul Tulett

Paul Tulett has a Master’s degree in Urban Planning and Environment and has been photographing Japan’s architecture since 2018. He features his images on his popular Instagram account: @brutal_zen. His work has been published in a number of publications including The Guardian and Fast Company. He lives in Okinawa, Japan.

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