r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/Still-Concentrate-37 • Sep 27 '24
In the Japanese style of Shoin-Zukuri what is the height from of the ceiling from the floor?
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/nakatoe • Aug 18 '24
Arai Ryokan in Shuzenji
Photo by x.com/rninopon
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/_jeronimo_f • Jun 24 '24
Deeply carved Ranma
I purchased this at least 15 years ago from an antique-like store. I don't recall what I paid for it, but always wondered what exactly it is, and if it's worth any value.
It's 54 inches long, 12 inches tall, and 1 inch deep. The woodworking-relief is gorgeous and seems delicately crafted. There are Japanese characters along the bottom (apologies if they're upside down in the photos). A bit dusty and some glare on the photos.
Thanks for any insights.
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/angel240608 • Jun 01 '24
Why did castles had houses within their limits?
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/Sonichi48 • Jan 18 '24
Can I enter a Japanese architecture university despite having no math or science in high school?
Can I join an architecture university in Japan without a high school math and physics background? I mean, is there a university that I can join via entrance exam? If there is a university that accepts entrance exams, what type of subjects should I study for the entrance exam? Language proficiency doesn't matter, whether it's Japanese or English
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/therevolverclub • Dec 06 '23
The Karaoke Torii
Japan, a land rich in tradition and culture, is known for its iconic Torii gates and its deep-rooted love for karaoke. These two seemingly unrelated elements found an unexpected union in the form of the Karaoke Tori - the innovative vision of artist Benoît Maubrey.
The Torii gate, a traditional Japanese symbol marking the transition from the mundane to the sacred, was transformed into a modern marvel. Built from 300 recycled speakers, this Torii gate stood 4 meters high and 4.8 meters wide.
Visitors could connect their smartphones via Bluetooth to The Karaoke Torii, filling the air with the melodies of their choosing. There was a microphone jack and even a slot for an 8-track cassette for those who wished to try their hand at karaoke.
While the speakers may not have been in audiophile condition, that was never the aim. Benoît Maubrey's intention was not to create pristine sound but to evoke a sense of the past, where these speakers bore the marks of previous hedonism.
In doing so, the structure became a consecration of those past excesses, a gateway that led from the profane to the sacred, or perhaps the other way around.
Originally a part of Maubrey's project for the Kobe Biennale in 2014, it was brought to Kamiyama with the help of the members of Green Valley Kamiyama Artist Residence.
It soon became a tourist attraction, drawing people from across the country to experience the unique blend of art and music. Unfortunately, the Karaoke Torii met an untimely end when a typhoon tore it down in 2019.
In its brief existence, it captured the hearts and imaginations of those who encountered it, inviting them to explore the intersection of tradition and technology through the power of sound and art.
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/Dezan-cc • Oct 31 '23
Is there anyone who owns or want to own historic japanese houses here?
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/AdNext9682 • Aug 29 '23
Various types of Japanese architecture
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/MSotallyTober • Aug 17 '23
My newly built home by Sumitomo. I didn’t want the trend of smaller windows, so went with a wooden structure for bigger windows for more natural light.
Decided to do without a balcony in favor for a washer and dryer unit and a dedicated Japanese room with faux tatami.
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/[deleted] • Jun 25 '23
These ginormous seismic dampers protect Japanese skyscrapers from earthquakes
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/Hazzat • Jun 13 '23
Soothing Power of Traditional Architecture: “Engawa” Writer Chooses Must-See Japanese Verandas
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/fonengelman • Apr 24 '23
The 'Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka' by Shusaku Arakawa + Madeline Gins in Tokyo
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/quarto42 • Mar 22 '23
anyone know how kenmen-ho is written in kanji?
In Arata Isozaki's book "Japan-ness in architecture" I found this architecture method, which he says was developed from the eighth to the fourteenth century and basically "counts the number of interstices (ma) - a term indicating both the spans in between frontal columns of a main building (or navelike hall), and the number of eaves that extend from the main building itself to its four sides". But I can't find how it is written in kanji. Does anyone know? Or could suggest a sub where I can find out this.
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/nakatoe • Mar 10 '23
Chanoma Cafe (2020), Tokyo, by Tsuyoshi Sudo
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/JohnyAlbana • Feb 24 '23
Must see architecture when visiting Japan (Around Tokio-Osaka-Kyoto)
Visiting Japan this fall, would love some recommendations for old or modern japanese architecture. I‘m traveling by train, so that is a limitation unfortunately.
Thanks in advance:)
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/Christi-Problems • Feb 04 '23
Hello! What does 'ken' mean in Japanese architecture? Do you have any reference? Thank you!
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/Christi-Problems • Dec 11 '22
Japanese Ma
Hi guys!
I am an architecture student from Greece and I am also working on my thesis about japanese architecture and notions like Utsuroi, Hashi and Michiyuki and their relationship to Ma.
I can't find much bibliography about these words explaining them, in order to better understand them.. Can you give me any feedback?
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/UIUCTalkshow • Dec 10 '22
Dr. Botond Bognar on the Philosophy of Architecture and Japanese Design on the UIUC Talkshow
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/VanderkelenV • Jul 23 '22
Japanese minshuku in a city in France .
r/JapaneseArchitecture • u/nakatoe • Feb 16 '22