Point Line Plane
Point Line Plane
Point Line Plane
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Description
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Point Line Plane is architectural theory, but written as narrative, full of intriguing vignettes, such as the fact that in Ancient Rome windows were fitted with slices of marble because glass was so expensive. It's written in a very Japanese form: a series of mini essays that circle around a theme and is aimed at a highly literate audience.
Seventy-two related essays across four sections set out Kuma's rejection of the architecture of volume and mass that categorized the twentieth century in favor of a more ad hoc architecture that can be easily disassembled and, by drawing on tried and tested practices of the past, touch the earth more lightly.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
[A] divine experience of diving into the fascinating world of architecture . . . Reveal[s] how [Kengo Kuma's] constant encounters with the history of architecture over time has come to shape and enrich his own vision.-- "Daniella on Design" (8/8/2024 12:00:00 AM)
A smart and enjoyable book. Through clear, conversational text, Kuma is able to explain the bases for his architectural ideas, rooting them in the lineage of both modern and traditional architecture, and he illustrates how his buildings stand apart from his contemporaries, both within and outside Japan.-- "A Weekly Dose of Architecture Books" (3/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)
Kuma draws on everything from quantum mechanics to gravel under railroad ties and the 19th-century woodblock artist Hiroshige in this manifesto and curated architectural history. And, by examining his projects such as Stone Plaza in Nasu, Japan, and the V&A Dundee in Scotland, he explores how breaking volumes into points, lines, and planes has guided his work.-- "Architectural Record" (12/5/2024 12:00:00 AM)
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson
Pub date:
2024-10-08
Length:
216 pages
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