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ZANICHELLI, BOLOGNA, 1979
Publisher: Zanichelli
Series: Serie Architettura
Year: 1979
Binding: Softcover
Language: Italian
Zanichelli Serie Architettura: Kenzo Tange is an illustrated volume dedicated to the architectural work of Kenzo Tange, one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century architecture. Published in Italy as part of the Serie Architettura by Zanichelli, the book presents an accessible overview of Tange’s architectural production and design philosophy.
The publication surveys key projects that established Tange’s international reputation, highlighting his ability to combine modernist structural experimentation with spatial concepts derived from traditional Japanese architecture. Through photographs, drawings, and project documentation, the volume traces the development of his work from postwar reconstruction projects to monumental civic buildings and ambitious urban plans.
Copiously illustrated, the book offers a concise introduction to Tange’s architectural language and his role in shaping postwar Japanese modernism, as well as his influence on global architectural discourse during the second half of the twentieth century.