Book Synopsis
Bruno Taut was a German architect known for his visionary writings, socially responsible, colorful and location specific architecture. After designing more than 10,000 units of housing in Germany, he was forced to leave Germany before Second World War and settled in Japan. His writings about Japan has prompted reassessment of traditional architecture in Japan and left lasting influence. At the end of his life, he settled in Turkey to head the Academy of Fine Arts in Istanbul. His tenure at AFA and educational buildings in Turkey has set new guidelines for the profession.