Hello! I am Takami Kawai, a Japanese carpenter. I enjoy woodworking at the Suikoushya in Kyoto. In addition to repairing shrines and renovating old houses, we share fine woodworking with people, hold woodworking classes around the world, and hold joinery
A japanese joinery: 3-Way Miter Joint
Hello! I am Takami Kawai, a Japanese carpenter. I enjoy woodworking at the Suikoushya. In addition to repairing shrines and renovating old houses, we share fine woodworking with people, hold woodworking classes around the world, and hold joinery solo exhibitions.
select wood~woodworking master class in ile de france~
We are in the process of projecting 2022. We have selected wood as the material. We make an appropriate selection by looking at various factors such as how the sun hits, the shape, how the wind is received, the density,
the floor Korean Style~woodworking master class in ile de france~
The floor of Suikoushya Kyoto School was made in the traditional Korean way. As the name suggests, it is widely used in old Korean houses and temples, and even short timber can beautifully finish a large space. Why did carpenter
Twin Tea Houses of Kodai-ji~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
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