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BOOK | A Photo Collection of Osaka Buildings from the 1950s-70s: 'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST' Gallery

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BOOK | A Photo Collection of Osaka Buildings from the 1950s-70s: 'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST' Gallery

<strong>BOOK｜'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST'</strong> In the 1950s-70s, a period when Japanese culture flourished under strong Western influence, a photo collection focusing on the 'good buildings' constructed in Osaka during that era has been released. ©BMC / Kiyoshi Nishioka / PIE BOOKS / PIE International

<strong>BOOK｜'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST'</strong> The first chapter, titled '20 Selected Good Buildings,' features numerous buildings that retain a fresh appeal even today. ©BMC / Kiyoshi Nishioka / PIE BOOKS / PIE International

<strong>BOOK｜'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST'</strong> The collection showcases a diverse range of buildings, from those by renowned architects like Togo Murano to buildings with excessive ornamentation and those with a more refined aesthetic. ©BMC / Kiyoshi Nishioka / PIE BOOKS / PIE International

<strong>BOOK｜'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST'</strong> This collection introduces buildings that possess a retro yet somehow modern individuality. ©BMC / Kiyoshi Nishioka / PIE BOOKS / PIE International

<strong>BOOK｜'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST'</strong> The second chapter explores the 'Highlights of Good Buildings' by specific features such as tiles, windows, signage, staircases, and interiors. ©BMC / Kiyoshi Nishioka / PIE BOOKS / PIE International

<strong>BOOK｜'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST'</strong> Guided by the 'maniacal' insights of BMC (Building Mania Cafe), a group of building enthusiasts, this book allows readers to rediscover the beauty and charm of buildings that might otherwise go unnoticed. ©BMC / Kiyoshi Nishioka / PIE BOOKS / PIE International

BOOK｜'Good Buildings Photo Collection WEST': A Gallery of Buildings Constructed in Osaka from the 1950s to 1970s

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