Historical information

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.

Physical description

Colour slide in a mount. Magazine image of the Communications Centre in Kofu, Japan 1966. Now known as the Yamanashi Broadcasting and Press centre (model). (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)

Inscriptions & markings

Made in Australia / 2 / OCT 64M / Encircled 61 (Handwritten)