Tezzo Nishizawa: Chance Favors – First Monograph on the Architect’s Work

Chance Favors marks the first comprehensive monograph dedicated to the work of Japanese architect Tezzo Nishizawa, presenting 30 projects ranging from art exhibitions and museums to private residences.

The book opens with a striking photographic portfolio that captures the unique perspective and underlying philosophy shared across Nishizawa’s diverse body of work. It then guides readers through detailed plans, concept drawings, and descriptive texts for each project, offering a deep understanding of his creative process and design thinking.

A reflective postscript by Nishizawa closes the volume, discussing the interplay between exhibition design and architecture, and his ongoing fascination with collaborative creation. Through this lens, the monograph highlights how Nishizawa’s projects transcend mere function, becoming platforms for shared experiences and dialogues between space, art, and people.

• Pages: 264

• Illustrations: Colour & black-and-white

• Format: 19 × 25 cm, paperback

• Languages: Japanese / English