Architecture (Shogakukan Encyclopedia NEO)

Explore the secrets of famous buildings from around the world such as the Pyramids, Himeji Castle, Mont Saint-Michel, the National Stadium, Machu Picchu, Tokyo Station, and windmills through the beautiful illustrations of Seiji Yoshida and others!

With advice from Tetsushi Okada, an architect with extensive experience studying at Columbia University and working both domestically and internationally, this book delves into the history, design, structure, and materials of buildings worldwide, revealing secrets of their interiors that cannot be seen from the outside.

The captivating illustrations include an imaginary town that seems to draw you in, the texture of the massive stones of the pyramids, the stunning appearance of Mont Saint-Michel floating on the sea, and the 100,000 roof tiles of Kabuki-za, all intricately detailed to capture the viewer’s heart.