Nikken Sekkei – Building Modern Japan 1900-1990
Date
Credits
- Willi Kunz Associates, New York Designer
- Kenneth Frampton Editor
- Kunio Kudo Editor
Format
- Book 781
- Book Cover 252
Techniques
- photography 106
- printing 544
Dimensions
Printed Pages
Locations Made
- Japan 330
This book cover has a simple and professional look, reflecting modernist and industrial aesthetics, emphasizing the technical precision of architecture.The black-and-white color scheme gives it a serious and timeless feel, fitting for a book about one of Japan’s most important architecture firms.
The cover features a collage of building plans and photos, showing Nikken Sekkei’s major projects. The title’s grid-like font looks like an architectural blueprint. The clean and organized layout reflects the company’s philosophy of combining Japanese tradition with modern technology.
Nikken Sekkei is one of Japan’s oldest and largest architecture firms, established in 1900. The cover’s minimalist style reflects the modernist movement that influenced Japan’s rapid urban growth after World War II. The use of simple shapes and clear design is also inspired by Swiss graphic design, making the book not just a history of the firm but a visual representation of Japan’s architectural progress.
