The Japanese house
Subtitle: its interior and exterior
By: by Tatsuo and Kiyoko Ishimoto.
Contributors: Ishimoto, Kiyoko, joint author.
Publisher: Crown
Published: 1963
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
Subjects: Architecture, Domestic -- Japan; Interior decoration -- Japan
Description: The simplicity and grace of the Japanese tradition in design has created much excitement in architectural circles in recent years...Presented in this volume are over 200 photographs of the Japanese house with both interior and exterior views, showing in detail the use of shoji screens, fusuma partitions, tatami mats, and other unique elements; a complete discussion of materials and arrangements; and numerous suggestions for adapting Japanese ideas to American needs.