Japanese design, an inextricable mixture of aesthetics and lifestyle, has long influenced the rest of the world, and it continues to do so today. In Design : Japan photographer Michael Freeman and design expert Michiko Rico Nose present a vision of the contemporary Japanese lifestyle design from within.Following themes of "Work", "Rest", and "Play", Freeman and Nose examine the spaces, objects, buildings, and personalities responsible for creating today's most influential lifestyle aesthetics. From movable gardens to the "perfect kitchen", from boutiques and beauty salons to the clubs, bars, and restaurants leading Tokyo's fiercely competitive entertainment scene, Design : Japan is an exploration of the design at the heart of fashionable Japanese life.Covering the work of twenty-seven designers, architects, and artists, as well as some of the creative entrepreneurs who work with them, Design : Japan also looks at many of their own homes and offices, showing how they have assimilated their design philosophies into their own lifestyles.The specially commissioned photography captures not only the interiors and people but also the design details, including table settings, furniture, glass, fabrics, and lighting, that surround the fashionable Japanese every day. The images are matched by commentary. |ER@@ Read Less