Top Story: 29. August
Casa Brutus -Architecture in Glamour
Last week, Hanami Web introduced Japanese architect, Kenzo Tange. This week, I wanted to tell you more about Casa Brutus, perhaps most intriguing architecture magazine in Japan. I'm holding in my hands September Edition 2005 which is a number 66. The magazine has architecture news, 
interviews with famous people in the industry and a nice insight of the current visual trends in Japan.
The September edition is called Tange's DNA, and is entirely dedicated for Kenzo Tange, Japan's leading architect who designed over 300 buildings all over the world. The cover of the magazine is a landscape of green meadows and black and white cows, introducing National Gymnasiums for Tokyo Olympics.
There are many interviews of famous people such as artist Hiroshi Sugimoto and actress Mariko Kaga. And ofcourse Kenzo Tange's son, Noritaka Tange. The magazine is a very profound study of Tange's works and includes 100 examples and descriptions of Tange's design.
Casa Brutus is a magazine dedicated for architecture enthusiasts and people interested of what's going on in the visual design in Japan. Although the magazine has a hint of highclass feel in it's glossy print, the magazine has a very solid visual identity. It's pleasure to read.
The magazine is bilingual and the great translations are made by Junko Kawakami and Alisa Freedman. The print is glossy and high in definition. There are about 200 pages and the magazine resembles actually a softcover book rather than magazine. And it costs only 98 0yen. Recommended reading for all people curious of what's going with architecture in Japan!
See the Brutus Online: http://www.brutusonline.com
