6311: Innovative Construction in Japan
Department of Architecture
Lecture
4 credits
Friday 9:00 - 12:00
518 Gund Hall
Instructor(s)
Mark Mulligan
Course Description
Modern Japanese architecture has been much admired in the West for its attention to materials, its refined construction details, and its ability to integrate traditional design principles into works that simultaneously push the forefront of technology. This lecture course looks in depth at significant works by contemporary Japanese architects, analyzing both their detailed construction and the larger cultural and theoretical contexts in which they are produced. Individual buildings will thus serve as vehicles for exploring the relationship between design theories and construction technique.