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The quintessential Japanese architect of today, Kengo Kuma has forged a modern design language that artfully combines the country's traditional building crafts with sophisticated technologies and materials. Combining a deep understanding and respect for native construction techniques with a more globalized outlook than many of his compatriots, Kuma's work represents a significant generational shift in a country rich with contemporary architecture. From his iconic Glass House (1995) to Tokyo's Nezu Museum (2009), this is the complete record of Kuma's built work, comprising 25 projects to date.

In a lengthy essay, architectural historian Kenneth Frampton frames Kuma's work in the context of post-war Japan's flourishing architecture scene and influential figures, and recounts the international acclaim that Kuma's ideas and buildings have received. The heart of the book consists of projects presented in detail, accompanied by descriptive text and detailed drawings, and organized by the material themes that have come to define the architect's output.

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