In Mendrisio, modern Japanese architecture rediscovered

The Mendrisio Architectural Theatre presents a new generation of architects who stand out from their illustrious predecessors. Valuing a less smooth aesthetic language, they intervene on the existing building, using a minimum of resources.What do we really know about Japanese architecture? "In Europe, modern Japanese architecture is associated with minimalism, clean lines, with lots of white and glass. We immediately think of "starchitects", kno…