Tag: japanese architecure
Torii Gates in Japan and Japanese Religion
By Natalia Hall and Mia Webb What was the original purpose of the torii gate and how has it changed…
Puzzles?
Ancient Architecture While Japanese wooden puzzles are still considered to be relatively new, the complex connections that make the puzzles…
Japanese Interior Design: Influenced by Japanese philosophies: Ma, Wabi-Sabi, and Shakkei
Japanese interior design is a style that has always resonated with me, and I wanted to use this project to…
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a Japanese tradition that was first practiced during the Kamakura period (1192-1333). The ritual tea…
Phoenix Hall and the Heian Period
This project focuses both the Heian period and Phoenix Hall and aims to show how the many different key architectural…
The Comparison of Castles in the Momoyama Period
By Maya Bruno Introduction The Momoyama period in Japan spanned from 1573 to 1615. It was a time of significant…
The Influential Kenzo Tange
Overview Kenzo Tange is one of Japan’s most influential and honored architects. Tange was born in Imabari, Shikoku Island, Japan…
Azuchi-Momoyama castles: Opulence, Religion and Defense.
Introduction In 2019 I traveled to Germany and Austria and visited famous castles. I was amazed by their grandiosity which…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title of Work : Katsura Imperial Villa (Katsura Rikyu) Category : Japanese Traditional ArchitectureLocation : Kyoto (Along the Katsura River…
