The New Japan

Over and over again contemporary modern Japanese architects arouse worldwide interest with their buildings.

A new reading of traditional living conditions, the minimalistic use of pure construction materials and elements of western modern architecture result in surprising buildings.

Tadao Ando is the best known Japanese architect worldwide. His "trademark" is pure concrete in combination with abstract glass and steel surfaces.

Shigeru Ban experiments with cardboard and uses this construction material for houses for the earthquake refugees in Kobe.

Toyo Ito designs futuristic buildings. Opaque, clear or reflecting materials lead to a poetic architecture.

Isuko Hasegawa designs big projects like civic centers, libraries or media centers.

The four architects are presented through interviews and a selection of their current best buildings. The film music was composed exclusively for this film.

(DVD, VHS NTSC or PAL, 29 min. available at our offices)