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Arata Isozaki: Four Decades of Architecture

David B. Stewart; Arata Isozaki; Calif.) Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles

Synopsis:
Arata Isozaki is one of Japan's greatest architects and a commanding presence in the world of international architecture. His distinctive brand of Modernism combines a respect for tradition and craft with a commitment to modern from and high technology, as demonstrated in such buildings as The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Team Disney Building in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio.An outstanding addition to Universe's popular architecture series, this volume presents over thirty five projects, including the recent designs for the Japanese Art and Technology Center in Krakow, Poland, and the Nara Convention Hall in Nara, Japan. All are beautifully illustrated with a personal essay by Isozaki, chronicling the evolution of his design philosophy. This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative record of this remarkable architect's work.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2003, Hardcover - 1998, Softcover - 1991, Hardcover - 1991, Hardcover - 1988