Quirky surprising and entertaining - with more than 400 houses Jutaku is architecture at the
speed of Japan. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan's contemporary culture is constantly
in flux. In stark contrast to the centuries old imperial architecture of Kyoto recent Japanese
architectural practices have ushered in an era of continuous experimentation. With 500 houses
one house per page one image per house Jutaku: Japanese Houses is a fast-paced quick hit
shock to the system that shines a Harajuku-bright neon light on the sheer volume variety and
novelty of contemporary Japanese residential architecture. Featuring the work of many of
Japan's most famous architects including Shigeru Ban Sou Fujimoto Toyo Ito Kengo Kuma Jun
Igarishi Shuhei Endo and dozens of up and coming and completely unknown young architects
Jutaku is organized geographically taking readers on a bullet train journey across Japan's
architectural landscape. Essential reading for architects designers and fans of contemporary
Japanese culture.
