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| Space: Japanese Design Solutions | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Freeman
Publisher: Universe Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 37820
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7 x 6.8 x 1
ISBN: 0789310651
Dewey Decimal Number: 729
EAN: 9780789310651
ASIN: 0789310651
Publication Date: September 4, 2004
Release Date: August 7, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Space is a photographic exploration of Japanese architecture and design in size-constricted areas, exploring imaginative, ingenious, and revolutionary solutions to space-compromised living. Masters in the art of managing small spaces, the Japanese in their design have given rise to a particular style of ingenuity.
In their work, Japanese interior designers and architects constantly draw on cultural traditions, while using a modern, even radical approach. Whether in the use of lightweight partitions to create flexible spaces, deliberate profligacy to give a feeling of generosity, or strange perspectives, the results are not mere workaday solutions, but artistic and unusual ones that can turn a lack of space into a surfeit of style.
Distinctly Asian in its feel and comprehensive in its coverage, featuring every room of each highlighted house, the book is divided into such themed sections as "Every Square Centimeter," "Interconnection," "Wasting Space," and "Shock Value."
The crisp photography, inventive design solutions, unique packaging, and handy format make Space the perfect gift for anyone looking to maximize his or her space as well as architecture enthusiasts and those with an interest in Japanese style.
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 WHere are the floor plans April 29, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is fine in almost everything but the floor plans that are missing. It's small and compact which goes with the theme but a floor plan would have been a great addition in simplifying the readability of it. Most of all it would be great if I could learn how to do them instead and of only admiring these houses.
 One of my Favorite Books! January 7, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book... I liked it so much I even use it as a gift! Extremely happy!
you'll want one of these houses May 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
it would make a marvelous coffee table book, except it's half the size of one. or maybe it makes a wonderful table book precisely because it is so easy to pick up and skim. regardless, don't let that deter you from getting this book, as it is remarkable in its showcasing of the creativity that small spaces foster. as you read both the words and pictures throughout the book, you will find yourself thinking "wow that makes so much sense!" and "i want that house!" over and over.
a fantastic book, it will inspire you to either move to japan, or take the book to your architect and commission a house on the spot.
 Not a house plan in sight! March 14, 2007
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
That's right, folks! Not a one! However, that hasn't put me off this little book.
I've enjoyed this one for it's nifty little nooks and crannies and the way that others can realise good living in small spaces.
This is a VERY Japanese style book. I would not necessarily agree on layouts of the homes but once again, I say unto you, I buy books for inspiration and I haven't been disappointed.
Zen in the modern world November 4, 2006
1 out of 15 found this review helpful
Just love the simplicity f spaces in japan, old and modern.
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