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
the Okochi Sanso Garden (大河内山荘庭園) in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
We want to introduce you to the Okochi Sanso Garden (大河内山荘庭園) near Suikoushya’s Kyoto workshop in the Arashiyama neighbourhood. It was the former home of period film actor Okochi Sanso (1898-1962). Aside from the main villa, there is a Japanese
Horyu-ji (法隆寺) in Nara~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
As mentioned in the our post yesterday, Horyu-ji (法隆寺) in Nara (奈良) is home of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world. Horyu-ji itself is a large Buddhist temple complex comprises of the many buildings that were constructed at
Byodo-in (平等院)in Uji Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
Byodo-in (平等院), a temple dating back to the late Heian Period almost 1000 years ago, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Byodo-in is located in Uji (宇治), a city famous for its green tea, and is a short train
Tofuku ji (東福寺)in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
Located in the south eastern part of Kyoto, Tofuku-ji (東福寺) is the head temple of the Tofuku-ji branch of Rinzai sect, one of the three main branches of Japanese Zen Buddhism. It is one of Kyoto’s Five Great Zen Temples,
Advantages of using joinery ~woodworking master class in ile de france~
Advantages of using joinery 1: Can be extended 2: Can generate strength 3: Can be supplemented by cutting the rotten part 4: Can be disassembled, moved and reassembled Joinery is so beautiful and interesting in itself that it can be
my recommended pagodas in japan
In Japan, there are many pagodas, including the famous five-story pagoda of Horyu-ji Temple, the oldest wooden structure in the world. Its structure and form continue to fascinate people. Here I will share three of my recommended pagodas. 1: The
Nishihongan-ji Temple
翠紅舎へようこそ。 翠紅舎は あなたの暮らしをクリエイトするお手伝いをしています。 伝統の技術とお客様への思い、そしてその先にある、 お客様からの『ありがとう』 それが、私たちの家づくりの全てです。 翠紅舎は 京都市右京区を拠点に活動している建築設計・施工事務所です。 住宅設計を中心とした建築空間全般の設計・施工業務を行っております。 技の伝承活動・講習なども行っておりますのでお気軽にお声かけください。 ＊社寺仏閣の修理・補修に関しましては京都府内のみとさせていただいております。 ご了承願います。 Roofs of different shapes and sizes. Strong against earthquake reason one: Ishiba-tate The foundation is done the traditional way. Placing the posts directly on top of stones.