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Traditional Houses of Japan – Amy Sylvester Katoh (Flammarion, 2004)
A magnificent book on traditional Japanese architecture, illustrated with 450 exceptional color photographs by Shin Kimura.

In a Japan often associated with futuristic megacities, this book reveals another side: that of traditional country houses, true sanctuaries of peace where time seems to stand still. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh and photographer Shin Kimura traveled through the remote regions of the archipelago to capture the profound soul of rural Japan.

Contents:
– Minimalist and refined ornamentation
– Ancestral know-how and traditional building techniques
– Geomantic and philosophical principles (Japanese feng shui, wabi-sabi)
– Evolution of rural life through the centuries

Book details:
– Publisher: Flammarion
– Year: 2004
– Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
– Condition: Very good condition – Interior like new, some wear on the cover (corners and spine)
– Book in French.

A true reference book and an inexhaustible source of inspiration for lovers of Japanese architecture, wabi-sabi interior design, minimalist design and slow living.

Ideal for anyone wishing to integrate harmony, nature and Japanese authenticity into their modern home.

Additional photos are available in the upper left corner. Feel free to browse them!—click on one to see a larger, close-up view!

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