Anti-object: Aa Words 2

by Kengo Kuma, Hiroshi Watanabe (Translator)

An "object" is a work of architecture that is expressly designed for maximum isolation. While not exclusive to any particular architectural style, objects have been the organizing principle for many modernist and postmodernist works. Indeed, they might even be said to be the very strategy by which modernism succeeded in conquering the world. Why is objectification so widespread? In Anti-Object , Kengo Kuma argues it is because it shares the aims of the prevailing economic system. He suggests and illustrates his alternative to objectification through a discussion of the various stratagems of his work.

Genres: Architecture, Art

200 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2007

Reviews

[Leandro Llorente · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kengo lays his principle and his approach in Architecture which is deeply rooted in his past experience. I enjoyed this book and re-read it often.

[Max Feng · Rating 5 out of 5]

He spitting 🔥

[Hamilcar]

I had been waiting for this book for at least a year. It didn't end up being exactly what I expected it to be, but I'm actually a little glad about that as it leaves me room to write that book someday. However, this book is still the perfect model for everything I'd like to someday do. It adds new dimensions to Kuma's already very respectable work. Kuma lays out the ideas behind projects in a clear and engaging narrative. Now I need to go see these projects. I feel like I have to write a better review of this book, but not right now.