Hiroshi Naito is one of Japan's most prolific and innovative young architects. Known for his complex wooden structures and creative use of ornate roofing tiles, his magnificent museum buildings, cultural event structures, and private homes have created an international sensation. Hiroshi Naito: Materials, Structures, Details documents selected projects in Japan including the new Shimane Arts Center, an extensive museum and theater complex in Masuda (Shimane Prefecture), opening this year; the municipal library in Tokamachi; the botanical museum in Makino; and the fishing museum in Toba. These projects from the years 1985-2005 are presented with numerous technical drawings showing all their details and material characteristics.