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Japan: 3 Generations of Avant-Garde Architects

1989· 0h 56m

Documentary

Directed by Michael Blackwood

10.0/ 10

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Japan's establishment as an economic superpower led to a Golden Age of Japanese architecture. Six innovators stand out particularly, fusing Japanese traditions with modern materials and technology.

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