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RECENTLY RELEASED | 51 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6680-2 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) Pages: 288 Price: $50.00 / £45.99 / 73.00 CAD Illustrations: 400+ images and drawings Binding: hardcover BISAC: ARCHITECTURE / Individual Architects & Firms / Monographs UK Pub Date: December 2025 KKAA Kengo Kuma and Associates The Details of Designing Soft and Small By Kengo Kuma, Foreword by Michael J. Crosbie This new book on Kengo Kuma, one of the world,s most respected architects, focuses on architectural detailing throughout 38 global projects to discover his creative essence. Kuma’s gentle but commanding commentary, accompanied by hundreds of photos and diagrams, focuses on how architectural details reveal his identity across a journey of discovery. This evolution is told in six chapters—Fabric, Mineral, Green, Thatching, Bamboo, and Wood—and covers 38 projects from around the world. Each project has been carefully curated to tell specific developments in this coming-of-age story. As he explains the details of each project, readers will see more of Kengo Kuma’s creative essence throughout his process. Concepts such as creating softness with hard materials, the relationship between openness and antivolume, and how to use geometry to mitigate the natural contours of a building site offer clarity on his perspective as an architect. What unfolds is an architectural vision of craft developed through the exploration of historical processes and expectations, craftsmanship, and artistic skill. Kengo Kuma established KKAA Kengo Kuma and Associates in 1990. He is currently a university professor and professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo after teaching at Keio University and the University of Tokyo. KKAA projects are currently underway in more than 40 countries. Kengo Kuma proposes architecture that opens up new relationships among nature, technology, and human beings. Better Day Books is an independent publisher of illustrated nonfiction books. We specialize in craft, creativity, how-to, children’s activities, and self-care. Our books marry beautiful design with compelling content to educate and inspire readers. We are proud to work with some of today’s top trending content creators to bring exciting books to market. Follow us @better_day_books ISBN 978-0-7643-6680-2 AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2025