Machiya: The Traditional Townhouses of Kyoto Subject / Natural History Design in the 20th century

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Machiya: The Traditional Townhouses of Kyoto Subject / Natural History Design in the 20th centuryFrom private residences to renovated properties operating as businesses, this book introduces everything you need to know about Machiya, the traditional wooden townhouses found throughout Japan and typified in the historic capital of Kyoto. A valuable cultural heritage, the Machiya combine an optimisation of space and practicality with a maintenance of traditional building and design methods. (Japanese English bilingual)