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The Architecture of Yoshio Taniguchi

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Taniguchi's book illustrates the clear visions of a modernists interpertations on each project. Responding to the buildings function, the image of the institution, and the site with refreshing concepts that make the whole much more than the sum of the parts. The book presents coordinated photographs and drawings that do an excellent job of communicating the substance of each project. The text is jargon-free, clearly and concisly explaining the design intent and detail. Taniguchi's modesty is quite refreshing, as is the quality of his work.

A superb introduction by famous Fumihiko Maki counts 10 pages and an author's statement - 4 pages. 17 completed architectural works and 1 project are beautifully illustrated by excellent mostly photos in color, but also B&W plans, sections, 3D linear presentation and photo-realistic renderings in color, axonometric presentation and freehand diagrams in color, and models; 434 illustrations, including 208 plates in full color. Each work is introduced by a description on a half page. Project data chapter lists 2 works per page, each with a small photo and a site plan. This book weighs 4.9 lb, fits like a glove, and is as good as it gets.

A very... heavy and bulky book. On contrary to its size and many colourful pictures, Taniguchi's architecture represents the typical modern/minimalist architecture with not much of inspiring insight. It therefore is understanble why there are a lot people wanted to sell it on the web.