Japanese Houses: Stories of Remarkable Homes and the People Who Made Them

This program is part of Japan Society’s Traditional Arts in Modern Japan program series.

Since the end of World War II, Japanese architects have been creating some of the world’s most exceptional dwellings. Admired by architects and homeowners on both sides of the Pacific, these innovative mini-buildings are the subject of Naomi Pollock’s new book, The Japanese House Since 1945.

Naomi Pollock is a world-renowned expert on contemporary Japanese architecture and design. Her recently published book highlights some of Japan’s most inspiring homes which illustrate the country’s design ingenuity and experimental construction capability. The author will share stories about the making of these residences and the people who made them their homes.

Following the presentation, she will discuss her work with Yoko Kawai, an expert in Japanese design, Lecturer at the Yale School of Architecture, and the principal of Penguin Environmental Design.

This event is hosted by the Japan Society of Northern California in collaboration with Penguin Environmental Design and is co-organized with the Japan America Society of Houston and the Japan America Society of Minnesota.