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Towards a Nude Architecture

By Yuval Zohar

Towards a Nude Architecture

By Yuval Zohar

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A deep dive into the hidden world of Japanese hot springs, from fabled origins to modern manifestations As one of the most volcanically active geographies in the world, the islands of Japan gush with nearly 30,000 naturally occurring hot springs, or onsen, of varying temperatures, colors and mineral compositions. When superimposed over the country's history, their timeline winds its way through ancient religions, warring empires, medical marvels and modern day pop-culture, forming a vital part of the national identity. Combining photos, drawings, collages and diagrams from over a decade of travel across the country, Towards a Nude Architecture explores this narrative through an architectural lens, presenting a visual journey of water and steam spanning centuries and geographies. In three chapters examining past, present and future, the book looks at the spiritual roots of bathing, the diverse structures built around the tradition and the lasting influence of this poetic mingling between architecture, nature and the naked body. Facing declining visitors and increased privatization, compounded by recent global crises, the need to promote and preserve these bastions of public space is more crucial than ever. Yuval Zohar is an architect and designer working internationally, he has spent the majority of his career in Asia and resides in the countryside onsen town of Yugawara, Japan.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
208
Release Date:
2025-05-27
Publication Date:
2025-05-27
Publisher:
Nai010 Publishers
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9462088802
ISBN13:
9789462088801
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
502 g
Height:
169 cm
Width:
243 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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