The book is a record of a creative quest sought by Japanese architects that researched the forgotten masterpieces of timber architecture in the early modern period of Germany. It introduces the buildings with architectural drawings and pictures taken during the research trip and vividly depicts the excitement of the trip with cartoons. Essays and discussions of the meaning of architects to research are also included. The first copies were sold out immediately after release, and this expanded edition includes a new discussion with Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow-Wow.

Katsuya Fukushima Born in 1968. Architect. Cofounder of FT Architects and Professor at Tokyo City University. His architectural design and research focus on the theme of “Engineering and Aesthetics”.

Born in 1967. Architect. Cofounder of FT Architects and Professor at Kogakuin University. She produces cartoons and drawings focusing on the theme of “two-dimensional representation of architectural spaces and experiences”.

Born in 1986. Architectural Historian. Former curator at MoMAK and currently resides at CCA (Canadian Centre for Architecture) as part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Program. He works in a wide range of areas, where he not only curates at museums but also for plays.

Born in 1990. Architect. Member of FT Architects. He graduated from Tokyo University of Science and received his Master’s degree in Architecture at TU Delft.