Japan Living: Form and Function at the Cutting Edge

Marcia Iwatate is well known in the Japanese design and food industry for her work in art direction and interior design. She is the co-author of Japan Houses, Korea Style and the award-winning Shunju. She divides her time between Seoul and Tokyo.

Geeta K. Mehta, Ph.D. is a partner in the firm of Braden and Mehta Architects, and Adjunct Professor of Architecture at Temple University Japan Campus. She is the co-author of several books, including Japan Style and Japan Houses.

While Iwatate (eat.work.shop) visits 30 homes throughout Japan whose modern design is "sharp, crisp, transparent, and light," Francione (Bali Modern, Bali Houses) continues his examination of contemporary Balinese architecture, visiting 21 residential dwellings "selected because of their architectural creativity and their un-hackneyed interior design schemes." Recommended for large and academic interior design collections.

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