Formation of bamboo
Harumichi Kitao • 1958 • Shokokuska
- Author
- Harumichi Kitao
- First published
- 1958
- Publisher
- Shokokuska
- Subjects
- Bamboo · Woodwork
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Harumichi Kitao’s 'Formation of Bamboo', published by Shokokuska in 1958, emerged during a mid-century period of intense fascination with Japanese vernacular architecture and traditional craftsmanship. Shokokuska, a prominent architectural publisher, focused on bridging the gap between historical Japanese techniques and the minimalist sensibilities of modern global design, positioning this volume as a technical and aesthetic manual for practitioners.
The book serves as a refined study of the structural and decorative applications of bamboo within the Japanese context. Kitao, an architect known for his commitment to documenting traditional building forms, intended the work to function as both a practical guide and a visual tribute to the versatility of the material. It was received by the design community as an essential reference for understanding the intersection of natural material properties and architectural form.
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