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Kochuu: Japanese Architecture / Influence and Origin

"Kochuu" is a visually stunning film by Jesper Wachtmeister about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition, and its impact on the Nordic building tradition. Winding its way through visions of the future and traditional concepts, nature and concrete, gardens and high-tech spaces, the film explains how contemporary Japanese architects strive to unite the ways of modern man with the old philosophies in astounding constructions. "Kochuu" features interviews with some of Japan's leading architects as well as Scandinavian contemporaries including Pritzker Prize winners Tadao Ando and Sverre Fehn, Toyo Ito, Kazuo Shinohara, Kristian Gullichsen and Juhani Pallasmaa.

Year: 2003
Genre: Documentaries, Architectures
Country: Sweden
Director: Jesper Wachtmeister
Duration: 52 Minutes
Rating: Ex
Subtitles: Yes
7.5/10
Location in store: Documentary (Architectures)

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