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From Horyuji Temple to the Universe
Architects design buildings, but how do they know their designs won’t collapse? They have structural engineers.
Shinagawa’s museum is exhibiting Sense of Structure: From Horyuji Temple to the Universe (SoS) runs until August 25. The exhibition focuses on the neglected field of structural engineering, featuring models of buildings ranging from ancient temples to lunar base camps. As curator Ikue Kondo explained at the exhibition’s opening, structural engineers create building frameworks by considering how building materials interact with natural forces such as gravity and wind. Here are seven marvels of Japanese structural design on display at SoS that you can see for yourself.
Horyuji Temple Five-Storied Pagoda
The building was built about 1400 years ago. Five-Storied Pagoda The five-story pagoda at Horyu-ji Temple in Nara Prefecture is the oldest surviving wooden structure in the world. The 32.5-meter-tall tower owes much of its longevity to its structure. It is built around a central column of Japanese cypress, with flexible joints to withstand earthquake shocks. The model of the five-story pagoda, which is about 3.6 meters tall, was made by a retired carpenter who wanted to understand how Horyu-ji Temple was originally built.
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Tokyo’s iconic Yoyogi National Gymnasium Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Kenzo Tange, it was the highlight of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Championships such as swimming and figure skating have been held here, as have concerts by artists such as Queen. It consists of two stadiums. The first is separated by an elegant draped roof, and the second is a bowl-shaped stadium with a conical ceiling. The venue is still used for sports training and competitions.
Kasaharado
Kasaharado Sazaedo in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, is a one-of-a-kind building in the world. Designed as a “double helix” with a one-way wooden path winding up the interior, this Important Cultural Property was built to allow visitors to complete the Sanjusan Kannon Pilgrimage in a shorter distance, allowing believers to encounter the same number of Bodhisattva statues in one place during a long journey. Originally built in 1796, Sazaedo was named for its twisted, salamander-like appearance and was the brainchild of the monk Ikudo. Leonardo da Vinci is also believed to have planned to build a temple in the 17th century. Chambord In France.
Matsumoto Castle
Black is always fashionable Matsumoto Castle One of only 12 original castles left in Japan. What makes this national treasure special is that it is a five-story castle with a secret sixth floor. The unconventional decision to build the castle on flat land (Matsumoto is located in a basin surrounded by mountains) means that its surroundings are both picturesque and easy to stroll through. Finally, in true Japanese style, the fortress has a lookout tower used solely for moon-gazing. SoS exhibited a detailed model that gave viewers a close-up look at the castle’s impressive six-story pillars.
Shirakawa-go
Located deep in the rural countryside of Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go It is famous for its thatched-roof houses that have been carefully maintained by locals since the 19th century. These houses are in an A-shaped shape and are called Gassho-zukuri Because their spires resemble praying hands (Put your hands together) –– Let the snow slide in this region known for its cold winters. These houses, built with traditional wooden construction techniques, were once used for silkworm farming but now serve as museums, inns, and in some cases, regular residences. SoS displays a large wooden model that replicates the skeleton of a Tajima residence.
Kintai Bridge
Kintai Bridge In Kyushu Yamaguchi Prefecture A rare wooden arch bridge that has remained remarkably resilient over the centuries. Built in 1673 for the samurai fortress of the Iwakuni clan, Kintai Bridge was constructed using European masonry and rests on a stone foundation. The last time the Nishiki River completely washed it away was in 1950, but thanks to flexible jointing, its superstructure withstood a major typhoon in 2005. A small scale model produced by the University of Tokyo shows the bridge’s curved form, resembling a dragon bobbing in the water.
Agri Chapel
Nagasaki Agri Chapelan altarless church completed in 2016. Built in 2016 to gaze out over the forest and sea of the surrounding nature reserve, the sanctuary features floor-to-ceiling windows and is characterized by the fractal shape of the internal beams that mimic the branches of a tree. The church was inspired by the Oura Catholic Church, a wooden Gothic church in the same city, and won the 2018 Japan Architecture Association New Face Award. It also uses nailless Golden Round Like its ancient predecessor, Horyu-ji Temple, joinery is used here.
If “Sense of Structure” makes you more interested in architecture, please book “What Museum” Construction WarehouseIn the same facility, Archi-Depot also stores more than 600 architectural models commissioned by architects and displays some of them to visitors. Packages The price with SoS is 2,000 yen.
