As the magazine The Japan Architect celebrates its 60th anniversary, it also marks a milestone in architectural culture worldwide. Through the decades, the essays it has published have been critical to a deeper understanding of the inspiration, experience, and perception of architecture as depicted on the journal’s pages, chronicled in high-quality, powerful photography.

This special issue once more brings into focus the ongoing, vibrant architectural culture that bridges past, present, and future through a selection of influential essays from the back catalogue. By taking a fresh look at perspectives from Toyo Ito, Kenzo Tange, Kazuyo Sejima, Kengo Kuma, and more, new insights can be gained.

As the magazine The Japan Architect celebrates its 60th anniversary, it also marks a milestone in architectural culture worldwide. Through the decades, the essays it has published have been critical to a deeper understanding of the inspiration, experience, and perception of architecture as depicted on the journal’s pages, chronicled in high-quality, powerful photography.

This special issue once more brings into focus the ongoing, vibrant architectural culture that bridges past, present, and future through a selection of influential essays from the back catalogue. By taking a fresh look at perspectives from Toyo Ito, Kenzo Tange, Kazuyo Sejima, Kengo Kuma, and more, new insights can be gained.