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Roaster’s House
Akitsu-cho, Higashi-Hiroshima City, along the Seto Inland Sea in Japan. The abundant environmental resources have nurtured a rich industrial landscape, including sake breweries, oyster farming, shipbuilding, etc. "Roaster’s house", located in a small shopping street in Akitsu in Hiroshima, This is a two-story wooden store/house that was repaired after it was flooded by heavy rains in western Japan. The inundation damage added to the older owner’s shopping district and many private stores were forced to close.
Tsutomu Yoshizaki
Tsutomu Yoshizaki
Before the renovation, the roastery rented a part of the clothing shop run by the owner's mother. However, starting with the lack of a cafe space, the owner wanted to take the... More
Project • By ArchTank • Cemeteries
Myohoji Temple joint grave
What exactly is a grave? Throughout various eras, its form has undergone numerous transformations. In contemporary times, the format of graves has evolved alongside societal changes such as the rise of nuclear families and shifting attitudes towards religion, leading to innovations like columbariums. Consequently, new forms of graves are now in demand to accommodate these diverse societal conditions.
Shintaro Nishimura
Tsutomu Yoshizaki
In Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, there is Myojoji, a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect with a history spanning over 400 years. Within the grounds of Myojoji lies "Sanseien," a karesansui (dry landscape garden) that displays the seasonal beauty of maple trees and other plants.
Tsutomu... More