An impressively curated collection of 35 contemporary Japanese buildings.

The book features both internationally renowned architects such as Ryue Nishizawa, Hiroshi Nakamura, and nendo, as well as figures who have been less well-known outside Japan to date. In this way, the book draws attention to a new generation of Japanese architecture.

The selection includes well-known buildings such as “Stairway House” and “House SH,” as well as fascinating projects that have never before been shown in Germany. From a wooden tower house surrounded by 50 species of marsh plants and trees that create a jungle-like atmosphere in the middle of the city, to an apartment divided not by walls but by room dividers suspended from the ceiling, thus enabling a flexible lifestyle—each project demonstrates how good design can enrich everyday life.

Each house is accompanied by illustrations and an informative text that explains how the design fulfills the clients’ vision of a comfortable living space that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. As a source of inspiration and a window into contemporary life in Japan, this book is a must-read for all architecture and interior design enthusiasts, as well as for readers interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.

(Publisher’s text – reproduced with kind permission)