Japanese architect Kengo Kuma is best known as a pioneer of wooden architecture, but his latest book , Substance, showcases his expertise in a broad range of materials. In this roundup, he picks six projects made from everything from paper to bamboo .

Published with The Images Publishing Group , Substance explores Kuma's eclectic portfolio through the lens of six materials – metal, paper, textile, bamboo, stone and wood.

Kengo Kuma's latest book explores his studio's use of materials

According to the architect, the book encapsulates Kengo Kuma and Associates ' enduring efforts to create buildings with materials that best respond to local context and "establish a close relationship with people".

He said it is an important time to document and showcase this approach, as he anticipates an impending shift in architecture away from large-scale megaprojects in concrete and steel and toward smaller, more environmentally sensitive projects that prioritise regional resources.

It focuses on six materials, such as…