Vanishing Japan

Naomi Pollock

Modern Architecture, Gone But Not Forgotten

43.95 €

20.08.2026 (predobjednávka)

A visual celebration and record in duotone of Japan's demolished post-war architectural gems and a look at why they've been torn down.

As in other countries, not every mid-century modern building in Japan can or even deserves to be saved. Yet a swathe of these works – those that achieved new architectural milestones and those that became landmarks in the public eye – warrant international attention. Vanishing Japan is the first book to shine a light on these gems, becoming an important record of buildings that have already been lost and making their memory available to a wide, global audience.

The book focuses on some ninety buildings demolished since 2000, while the introduction, afterword and 'deep dive' interludes provide additional context. The project selection features beloved theatres, shopping centres and offices built between the 1950s and 1970s, with select examples from the 1980s and 1990s as well. While many of these buildings were in Tokyo and Osaka, the book draws on examples from all over the country, charting the once recognizable local landmarks that continue to inspire as examples of architectural innovation.

High real-estate values, cost and improvements to construction techniques in a country plagued by earthquakes are just some of the reasons that buildings regularly get torn down in Japan. This and more is explored in this smart, accessible book designed in elegant duotone that will have readers look at their own built environment in a different light.

Podrobnosti

Autor	Naomi Pollock
Vydavateľ	Thames & Hudson Ltd 181A High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QX, United Kingdom info@thameshudson.co.uk https://thamesandhudson.com/ +44 20 7843 1000
Jazyk	anglický
Väzba	Hardback
Počet strán	304
Formát	242 x 190
Hmotnosť	1200
EAN	9780500028285
Rok vydania	2026
Edícia	Súčasná architektúra