Eat. Work. Shop.: New Japanese Design

by Marcia Iwatate, Terence Conran, Takeshi Nakasa

Eat. Work. Shop. presents a striking collection of cutting-edge commercial sites in Japan.

Vibrant color photography and compelling text make this the ultimate guide to modern Japanese life. Seven of the country's foremost architects showcase their ideas in 34 shops, restaurants, salons, bars and spas. The architecture and interior designs are uniquely Japanese and will add a distinctive flair to any retail, office or retail design project.

In collaboration with a new generation of entrepreneurs, these designers are reshaping basic concepts of how contemporary Japanese eat, work and shop. Beautifully illustrated with over 250 photos, the locations in this book reflect everything from postmodern industrialism to suggestive eroticism. A whole new language of design, propelled by the Japanese penchants for innovation, has given this generation a carte blanche to redefine Japan as the world's next cultural superpower, unhindered by the barriers of tradition.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 2004

Reviews

[Avedon Arcadio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have no idea why this was rated so low. I love the juxtaposition of floor plans and shots of the interiors of these varied spaces. I personally preferred the more rustic and antiquated looking spaces over the futuristic ones but still loved the insight behind them. Looking forward to seeing more books like these.

[Eka · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice book..
isinya tentang gaya baru dari toko, kantor, dan restoran di jepang..

sangat inovatif, really fun and so japan style...

ada banyak material baru yang lucu n ga kpikiran kalo yang kyk begitu bisa dipake di bangunan..

walaupun judulnya new japanese design, tapi terbukti mreka tidak sekonyong2 meninggalkan budayanya..

what a nice job..