Architecture of Yoshio Taniguchi

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Summary: Heavy and Bulky
Review: 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.

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Summary: Inspiring Modern Design with Understated Text
Review: 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.