The Essence of Architecture / Hiroshi Saito Book Title: The Essence of Architecture Author: Hiroshi Saito (Author), Yukio Futagawa (Editor) Publisher: A.D.A. Edita Tokyo Publication Date: September 2000 Language: Japanese Size: 217 x 157mm, 317 pages, Hardcover Book Description: How to effectively use wood, paper, earth, plaster, stone, concrete, iron, glass, etc. in architecture. The book introduces representative buildings that utilize each material and considers their characteristics. It also explores the relationship with color, the five senses, and more. This book is out of print. There are no writings or tears, but it is a used book. There are some scratches, marks, and yellowing due to aging.