Window Walls

Window Walls in Japanese Architechture>

Window walls are a modern versions of shoji doors that serve the same purpose. Architects from around the world, especially Neutra integrated them into their works.

<Shoji Doors in Japanese architecture

Shoji doors became popular around the 12th century as a key element in shoin-zukuri style architecture. However, they were not widely used amoung commoners until the 17th century.

Window walls were a staple of Richard Neutra’s designs. Most of his works feature them in some capacity. The Singleton House (up), Hammerman House (left), and Rados House (right) are just a few examples.