With its unique sutra-style binding, Urban Encounters allows readers to experience the two main chapters, "Urbanism of Coexistence" and "Context of Edo and Tokyo," like unrolling a scroll. As they turn the pages, readers can compare the past and present, gaining insight into Norihiko Dan's diverse observations on cities throughout history. This ultimately confirms Dan's core design philosophy of "coexistence": utilizing existing resources and time-space without severing the connection between space, history, and nature. It emphasizes continuous dialogue, valuing and leveraging existing resources to create innovative solutions.
Architect Norihiko Dan recounts his observations and key points of spatial planning from a first-person perspective. The book includes the planning background of well-known projects such as the renovation of Terminal 1 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration, Kyoto Nishikyogoku Sports Park, and the Omotesando Keyaki Building. It is a specialized reader for those seeking an in-depth understanding of Norihiko Dan's architectural and urban planning design philosophy.
