This special monographic issue of ‘Japan Architect’ features Kumiko Inui, who is perhaps best known for her facades, each one a visual pun or optical illusion. It is the first time that almost all of her work has been collected in book form. The magazine “carefully traces Inui’s reference and study process with the idea of conveying the joy derived from the creative process,” exploring 26 of her projects in chronological order, from early proposals and competition entries to high-profile projects such as Dior Ginza, Louis Vuitton Taipei Building and the Shin-Yatshushiro Monument.
This special monographic issue of ‘Japan Architect’ features Kumiko Inui, who is perhaps best known for her facades, each one a visual pun or optical illusion. It is the first time that almost all of her work has been collected in book form. The magazine “carefully traces Inui’s reference and study process with the idea of conveying the joy derived from the creative process,” exploring 26 of her projects in chronological order, from early proposals and competition entries to high-profile projects such as Dior Ginza, Louis Vuitton Taipei Building and the Shin-Yatshushiro Monument. Includes essays by Tom Heneghan, Taira Nishizawa and Kumiko Inui.
Contents:
Essays
Alchemical Devices / Tom Heneghan
My views of Kumiko Inui / Taira Nishizawa
On Our Involvement with Landscapes / Kumiko Inui
26 Works
Nobeoka Station Area Improvement Scheme
Shichigahama Elementary School & Junior High School
Mizunoki Museum of Art, Kameoka
Mikawa Elementary School & Junior High School Proposal Scheme
Maebashi Art Center Competition Scheme
Gunma Agricultural Technology Center Proposal Scheme
House O
House O'
Kyoai Commons
House K
Flower Shop H
Small House H
Asakusa Tourist Information Center Competition Scheme
Apartment I
Tasaki Ginza
Dior Ginza
Louis Vuitton Taipei Building
Louis Vuitton Osaka Hilton Plaza
Louis Vuitton Hong Kong Canton Road
Towada Art Center Proposal Scheme
Nakanoshima Subway Station Competition Scheme
Shin-Yatsushiro Monument
AGC studio Office & Meeting Room Area
Jurgen Lehl Marunouchi
Jurgen Lehl Shinsaibashi
Kataokadai Kindergarten
