Discover the fascinating interplay of architecture and engineering in postwar Japan with *Structured Lineages: Learning from Japanese Structural Design*. This insightful book compiles essays and discussions from leading structural engineers, offering a rare glimpse into the collaborative traditions that shaped Japan’s iconic modern buildings. Rich with archival photographs and contemporary analysis, it traces the creative exchanges between architects like Tange Kenzo and engineers such as Kawaguchi Mamoru that revolutionized structural design.
### Key Features
* Explores the mentor-apprentice relationships behind Japan’s architectural innovations
* Features contributions from 11 internationally renowned engineers and scholars
* Includes 400 illustrations showcasing groundbreaking structural designs
* Presents roundtable discussions from MoMA’s 2016 symposium on Japanese architecture
* Offers scholarly yet accessible analysis of postwar engineering breakthroughs
### Specifications
Pages: 232
Illustrations: 400
Format: Paperback
### Ideal For
* Architecture students studying Japan’s influence on modern structural design
* Professional engineers seeking historical perspectives on collaborative practice
* Design enthusiasts interested in the creative process behind iconic buildings
