A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture – Twin Tea Houses of Kodai-ji It is not uncommon to relocate an entire teahouse to a new location. They would be dismantled and reassemble in their new home. Kodai-ji’s (高台寺) twin
Tokonoma~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture Tokonoma (床の間) is the Japanese alcove that can be found in Japanese style buildings, including traditional residences and teahouses. It is a recessed space found commonly in the guest reception area of
KOKERABUKI~woodworking master class in ile de france~
In Japan, the roof is covered with the following plant materials: Hinoki bark, kokera boards , thatched roof. Among them, the KOKERABUKI that uses the roof board is very unique. It is a construction method in which thin boards such
About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone)~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone). Its good ventilation makes it difficult for the feet to rot, and even if it is damaged, we can lift the building completely and repair the damaged pillars. Making it repairable is the
The Japanese Teahouse~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
The Japanese Teahouse, or chashitsu (茶室), is a rather distinctive Japanese building style. There are many wooden architectural elements and details that are unique to Chashitsu. The architectural style of the Japanese Tea House is oft referred to as sukiya
the idea of spending a cool summer in Japan~woodworking master class in ile de france~
Summer in Japan is characterized by high humidity and muggy. So the Japanese built their house with the idea of spending a cool summer. The wooden house in Japan was devised to survive the summer. Example ・A long eave on
How to marking video lesson
At Suikoushya, we share traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and skills. Since it is a small group system, we will provide guidance tailored to each individual’s skills, from beginners to woodworking professionals. Please join us! I look forward
the roof of the gate of Nanzenji in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
This is the roof of the gate just before entering the temple called Nanzenji in Kyoto. The grain of wood is very clear. This material is probably zelkova. The strength and structural function of nature is really beautiful. Even
the oldest wooden building in the world~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
Nara Prefecture, next to Kyoto, has the oldest wooden building in the world. It was built about 1300 years ago. This photo is the part called the Udegi. This technology was already used 1300 years ago, and we still use
Daitoku-ji Temple (大徳寺) in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
This is the Sammon, or the main gate, of Daitoku-ji Temple (大徳寺) in Kyoto. The roof of the Sammon are often large with deep eaves, and are supported by the interlocking bracket complex called tokyou (斗きょう) or kumimono (組物). The