This text presents a detailed history of Katsura, the 17th century Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan that is a pivotal work of Japanese Architecture, often described as the 'quintessence of Japanese taste'.
New Public Architecture: Recent Projects by Fumihiko Maki and Arata Isozaki
This book documents the palace in detail, combining newly commissioned photographs, detailed drawings, archival material, and historical analysis.
Katsura Villa: Space and Form
This book presents a detailed history of Katsura, the 17thcentury Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan that is a pivotal work of Japanese Architecture, often described as the "quintessence of Japanese...
Combining historical survey, critical analysis, theoretical reflection, and autobiographical account, these essays, written over a period of twenty years, demonstrate Isozaki's standing as one of the world's leading architects and ...