Günter Nitschke

Günter Nitschke is a German architect, urban planner, and architectural anthropologist known for his in‑depth studies of Japanese architecture, sacred space, and gardens. His work explores the Japanese sense of place, ritual, and spatial perception, as seen in books such as *From Shinto to Ando: Studies in Architectural Anthropology in Japan* and *Japanese Gardens: Right Angle and Natural Form*.