Shoji & Kumiko: 85 Vintage Designs

SHOJI & KUMIKO: 85 VINTAGE DESIGNS - Produced from the one of a kind Original c1930 Architects Design Proposal in the collection of Gary Roberts, Publisher - www.toolemerapress.com

NOTE: This Architects Design Proposal catalog was created by Japanese Architects, c1930, for a residential community near Osaka. The designs do not include titles or dimensions as this was intended as a reference for use by local Japanese carpenters.

SHOJI & KUMIKO: 85 VINTAGE DESIGNS is a precision scanned reprint of an original c1930 Japanese architectural proposal book of designs. Scanning was done in-house on commercial flat bed scanners. This one of a kind proposal book is an essential period reference for anyone interested in the history of Shoji and Kumiko as well as a design reference for use by modern makers.

• SHOJI: A Japanese screen or sliding door used to partition living spaces.
• KUMIKO: A decorative and practical Japanese woodworking system consisting of lattice pieces held together through precision joinery lacking any nails or other metal supports.