Katsura: Imperial Villa

A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated study of the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan

Often described as the quintessence of Japanese taste, Katsura stunned the architectural community and has long been a pilgrimage site for architects around the world. The book's wealth of photographs reveals the palace's tea pavilions, sliding doors, and pools, which inspired and fascinated such architects as Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier.

This captivating exploration of Katsura Imperial Villa provides an in-depth analysis of this outstanding example of Japanese architecture in a stunning new format. 

The book features essays by renowned architects Walter Gropius, Arata Isozaki, Bruno Taut, and others, whom Katsura has inspired. With an extensive selection of maps, drawings, and photographs, this book is an indispensable reference work.

Hardback
336 Pages
290 x 214mm