OGURA HYAKUNIN ISSHU CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Kyoto 2005This is the core facility of the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Cultural Foundation, constructed as part of work commemorating the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The basic policy was unification with the landscape of the site, located in a gorge with Ogura Mountain in the background. The full length of the southern side is a borrowed landscape garden, and the stone wall, tall hedge and trees around the exterior give a sense of serenity. The exterior appearance of the hip roof has been given a modern Japanese design using monotone materials. The shade and shadow from the decorative crisscross lattice around the second floor exterior show a gentle expression, and looking through the lattice from the inside, the beautiful landscape can be seen. With the main hall, within the difficult height restrictions, the shape of the sloped ceiling was pursued as far as possible, and with sunshine flowing in through the skylight, a feeling of openness has been created.
Client | OGURA HYAKUNIN ISSHU CULTURAL FOUNDATION |
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Location | 11 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
Design & Construction | Takenaka Corporation |
Structure | Reinforced concrete and Steel |
Number of floors | 2 fl. above ground |
Total floor area | 1,338 m² |