
Klein Dytham architecture
To Tokyo and Beyond
- This book reflects KDa’s playful, experimental approach to design with vivid photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and thought-provoking narratives, and offers readers a glimpse into the creative process and philosophy that drive its projects
- By exploring its projects and design philosophy, KDa hopes to illuminate the unique perspective of international architects immersed in Japanese culture
- This book is an inspiring testament to KDa’s commitment to crafting spaces that resonate with people and place. It is a must-have for design enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike
- KDa’s designs bring a fresh and lively expression to streets dominated by buildings with glass and metal facades
- Japanese architect Toyo Ito pens the Foreword, while Amy Frearson provides the Introduction
Klein Dytham architecture: To Tokyo and Beyond celebrates the Tokyo-based studio famous for its playful yet thoughtful approach to design. This comprehensive monograph explores 77 projects from KDa’s impressive body of award-winning, multidisciplinary work from across Japan, Thailand, Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Blending humour, experimentation, and respect for tradition, these projects range from early works, such as Daikanyama T-SITE in Tokyo and Open House in Bangkok, to more recent works, including the Fender flagship store in Tokyo and a Japanese cypress façade for the Cartier boutique in Osaka. Also highlighted are the studio’s contributions to global cultural phenomena like PechaKucha Night, and how KDa’s innovative ideas intertwine with the cultural, social, and architectural fabric of Japan.
Thought-provoking narratives explore KDa’s creative process and philosophy, while stunning full-colour photography captures the bold and vibrant aesthetics emblematic of KDa’s style. From camouflaging forty-story towers in an alpine resort to transforming a commercial building with intricate, openwork cladding, KDa’s designs have a sense of whimsy that brings joy and curiosity to architecture enthusiasts and observers alike.
- Publisher
- Images Publishing
- ISBN
- 9781864709933
- Publish date
- 13th Oct 2025
- Binding
- Hardback
- Territory
- World
- Size
- 300 mm x 223 mm
- Pages
- 336 Pages
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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