Hozon: Architectural and Urban Conservation in Japan

The architecture of Japan, both historic and contemporary, has attracted architects from all over the world since the early sixties. However, only recently has the Japanese approach to conservation emerged as an intriguing issue. For the first time, a Western publication attempts to portray the Japanese practice of repair—Hozon —of historic structures.

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Hozon: Architectural and Urban Conservation in Japan

The architecture of Japan, both historic and contemporary, has attracted architects from all over the world since the early sixties. However, only recently has the Japanese approach to conservation emerged as an intriguing issue. For the first time, a Western publication attempts to portray the Japanese practice of repair—Hozon —of historic structures.

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The architecture of Japan, both historic and contemporary, has attracted architects from all over the world since the early sixties. However, only recently has the Japanese approach to conservation emerged as an intriguing issue. For the first time, a Western publication attempts to portray the Japanese practice of repair—Hozon —of historic structures.


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ISBN-13: 9783930698981
Publisher: Edition Axel Menges GmbH
Publication date: 01/11/1999
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 9.52(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.76(d)
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