--- product_id: 32319733 title: "Project Japan: Metabolism Talks..." price: "€ 122.04" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/32319733-project-japan-metabolism-talks store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... **Price:** € 122.04 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... - **How much does it cost?** € 122.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/32319733-project-japan-metabolism-talks) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... [Koolhaas, Rem, Obrist, Hans-Ulrich, Ota, Kayoko, Westcott, James] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... Review: A great book that does justice to its subject matter. - Going into this book I knew very little about the metabolist movement in architecture. I found that the format of quickly alternating interviews and history pieces kept me engaged and interested as a reader. Well-chosen photos and graphics illustrate the text tastefully. The interviews with metabolist architects were great, and managed to not only record the important history and facts about metabolist architecture, but also gave insight into the personal lives, career development, and group dynamic of these Japanese architects who all contributed to the movement in different ways. As a designer I can relate to the metabolist's desire for architecture to play a role in solving the many complex problems in a rapidly changing world. Only by working together to advance the architecture profession in Japan were they able to achieve some level of success. With the focus today so much on the individuality of each famous designer, it is refreshing to read about this not-so-distant movement that happened because of a group of individuals working toward a common way of thinking. I have not come across any other books that describe the process of a movement taking shape quite like this book does. It goes to great lengths to provide as many viewpoints as possible from the people who were there when it happened. It is an architecture book that is also about how these architects interacted with their world to promote their vision. It feels like a large amount of respect and care went into the making of this book. Rem Koolhaas and Hans Ulrich Obrist clearly knew that the metabolist movement in architecture has tremendous historical importance and a serious lack of recorded historical documentation. They did a wonderful job compiling and presenting all the information in this book! Review: Reimagining Urban Futures - Project Japan: Metabolism Talks by Rem Koolhaas and Hans Ulrich Obrist presents a vivid exploration of the Metabolism movement, reflecting on Japan’s postwar architectural avant-garde. This work dives into the Metabolists’ grand utopian vision—cities that grow, adapt, and transform—juxtaposed with the reality of modernism’s limitations. While Metabolism’s monumental structures may seem outdated, Koolhaas deftly examines their philosophical relevance in today’s urban sustainability challenges, spotlighting a fundamental tension: the dream of limitless growth versus nature’s boundaries. A remarkable documentation of a fleeting yet transformative era in architectural history ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 3836525089 | | Best Sellers Rank | #206,228 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #66 in Endocrinology & Metabolism (Books) #134 in Architectural History #704 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (136) | | Dimensions | 6.69 x 9.06 x 0.51 inches | | Edition | 8/29/11 | | ISBN-10 | 9783836525084 | | ISBN-13 | 978-3836525084 | | Item Weight | 2.98 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 719 pages | | Publication date | September 15, 2011 | | Publisher | TASCHEN | ## Images ![Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UgfMxwmuL.jpg) ![Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Rq64jOM4L.jpg) ![Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61teTxfwCKL.jpg) ![Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rZqlQ1hJL.jpg) ![Project Japan: Metabolism Talks... - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xdHnSiygL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book that does justice to its subject matter. *by J***F on August 27, 2013* Going into this book I knew very little about the metabolist movement in architecture. I found that the format of quickly alternating interviews and history pieces kept me engaged and interested as a reader. Well-chosen photos and graphics illustrate the text tastefully. The interviews with metabolist architects were great, and managed to not only record the important history and facts about metabolist architecture, but also gave insight into the personal lives, career development, and group dynamic of these Japanese architects who all contributed to the movement in different ways. As a designer I can relate to the metabolist's desire for architecture to play a role in solving the many complex problems in a rapidly changing world. Only by working together to advance the architecture profession in Japan were they able to achieve some level of success. With the focus today so much on the individuality of each famous designer, it is refreshing to read about this not-so-distant movement that happened because of a group of individuals working toward a common way of thinking. I have not come across any other books that describe the process of a movement taking shape quite like this book does. It goes to great lengths to provide as many viewpoints as possible from the people who were there when it happened. It is an architecture book that is also about how these architects interacted with their world to promote their vision. It feels like a large amount of respect and care went into the making of this book. Rem Koolhaas and Hans Ulrich Obrist clearly knew that the metabolist movement in architecture has tremendous historical importance and a serious lack of recorded historical documentation. They did a wonderful job compiling and presenting all the information in this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reimagining Urban Futures *by G***I on October 9, 2024* Project Japan: Metabolism Talks by Rem Koolhaas and Hans Ulrich Obrist presents a vivid exploration of the Metabolism movement, reflecting on Japan’s postwar architectural avant-garde. This work dives into the Metabolists’ grand utopian vision—cities that grow, adapt, and transform—juxtaposed with the reality of modernism’s limitations. While Metabolism’s monumental structures may seem outdated, Koolhaas deftly examines their philosophical relevance in today’s urban sustainability challenges, spotlighting a fundamental tension: the dream of limitless growth versus nature’s boundaries. A remarkable documentation of a fleeting yet transformative era in architectural history ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***A on January 31, 2026* Un clásico de la arquitectura --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/32319733-project-japan-metabolism-talks](https://www.desertcart.de/products/32319733-project-japan-metabolism-talks) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*