Kiyonori Kikutake 1956-1970 (1973, Vladimir Ossipoff's copy)

Kiyonori Kikutake Works and Methods 1956-1970, Bijutus Shuppan-sha, Tokyo 1973, 11.25 c 10.5" (28x26cm), clothbound hardcover in original slipcase. We can send more photos on request! (4), 1 table of contents (in Japanese and English, see photo), 20 pages introduction in Japanese only, 211 pages with numerous b/w photos and architectural drawings. All captions and building names in Japanese and English, 19 pages Biography, catalog of works, register in Japanese, except one page with Bibliography about KK in English. Gift inscription on front endpaper "To Ossipoff, Vladimir from Kikutake Kiyonori at 5, September 1973". Pages clean, like new, cloth-binding with faint spotting, small insect damage to extreme lower corner, only affecting front endpaper. Slipcase solid with some shelf-wear, no splits. --- Kiyonori Kikutake was a prominent Japanese architect known as one of the founders of the Japanese Metabolist group. He was also the tutor and employer of several important Japanese architects, such as Toyo Ito, Shz Uchii and Itsuko Hasegawa. Kikutake is best known for his "Marine City" project of 1958, which formed part of the Metabolist Manifesto launched at the World Design Conference in Tokyo in 1960 under the leadership of Kenzo Tange. He, along with fellow member Kisho Kurokawa was invited to exhibit work at the "Visionary Architecture" exhibition in New York of 1961, through which the Metabolists gained international recognition. Kikutake continued his practice until his death in 2011, producing several key public buildings throughout Japan, as well as lecturing internationally. He was also the President and then Honorary President of the Japan Institute of Architects. Kikutake often collaborated with the prominent Japanese structural engineer Gengo Matsui. Starting from the early 1950s, they worked together on the design of more than 40 buildings.

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Publisher: Bijutus Shuppan-sha

Year: 1973

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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