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Shigeru Ban

by Shigeru Ban · 2000

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"The architect Shigeru Ban is best known in his native Japan for his evocative Curtain Wall House. This monograph presents details of 30 distinctive projects, including his paper tube houses, Hanegi Forest, and the Walls-less House."—BOOK JACKET.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisJapanJapanMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 272 pages

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