Point Line Plane

by Kengo Kuma

Genres: Architecture

216 pages, Hardcover

Published October 8, 2024

Reviews

[Lukas Blume · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kengo Kuma explores the development of architecture over the course of history through the lens of materiality, specifically outlining the ways in which he utilizes these various materials in the forms of the title: points, lines, and planes. I found this to be a rather refreshing perspective that succeeds, to some degree, in quantifying the subjective nature of texture in architecture. The point and line chapters, in particular, were excellent; I was less convinced by the plane chapter, particularly in his "Casa Umbrella", but overall I valued the insight into his thought process towards material architecture.

[Monika Thornton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Point Line Plane is a fantastic introduction to a new type of perspective with plenty of things referenced for further investigation. I am not particularly well read but I look forward to coming back to it when I've read more.