Social psychologist Rich Fromm defines biophilia as the ‘love of life’ that explains two fundamental tendencies of living organisms: sustaining life from death threats and the positive integration with each…
“Extravagance is, for me, complete silence. Nothingness, that is extravagant”- Arata Isozaki MA, always in the capital as per Arata Isozaki, is the in-between- pauses. The filler between the spaces,…
Riken Yamamoto, an eminent Japanese architect, just received the Pritzker Architecture Prize that was given to him for his excellent contribution to local community purpose-built facilities. Through the years, Yamamoto…
The ideology and philosophy of Shigeru Ban are based on two pillars: the use of wood, paper, and bamboo as the main materials in architectural projects, and support for the…
Japan remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years and, therefore, has one of the most vital vernacular architecture in the world. Japanese vernacular architecture is…
Naomi Pollock is an American author and architect who writes about design in Japan. She spent over three decades in Japan and lived in different parts of Tokyo: Shimouma, Nanpeidai,…
Some of the best writings on Japanese architecture have characteristically come from Western authors whose time in Japan was short-lived. Upon Bruno Taut’s arrival in Japan, he immediately drew comparisons…
Japan being the epicenter of cultural balance and technological advancements has proved to have a tremendous impact on the world. Not only has Japanese culture taken elements from other places…
Introduction The cross-pollination of thoughts and influences in the modern, globalised world has significantly influenced many areas, including design and architecture. Japanese architecture has profoundly influenced Western design thanks to…
Suzuki’s writing style is clear, concise, and focused on conveying his research’s key ideas and findings. The article is structured logically, with a clear introduction that sets the context for…
Japanese architecture is primarily a result of the ideologies and way of life of their ancestors. According to the Japanese philosopher Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, the distinction between subject and object…
Review of Spirited Away – Persisting on the lack of limitations in animation, animated film writers tend to incorporate elaborate architectural settings as the backdrop of the story influenced by…