Photographs of the "History of Modern Architecture in Materials" exhibition, which began on May 14th. This exhibition has been traveling to Kobe and Nagoya as a "Challenge of Modern Architecture Monozukuri" exhibition, but at the Tokyo venue, the title has been renewed with new drawings and post-war developments.

The venue is the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Architecture in Yushima, Tokyo. It was established by the Agency for Cultural Affairs to prevent the outflow and dissipation of materials related to modern and modern architecture in Japan. It is adjacent to the former Iwasaki House Garden, where the founder of the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu mansion was located, so it is recommended that you visit this exhibition after seeing the masterpiece of modern residential architecture, Iwasaki House (designed by J. Condor, Important Cultural Property). The photo shows the entrance from Iwasaki House. Please note that an entrance fee for the former Iwasaki House Garden will be charged here (free from the Yushima Regional Joint Government Building side).

Records of valuable construction work are shown in the lobby in front of gallery space. In addition to the Meiji Seimeikan and Osaka Gas Building, a video titled "The People Who Created Meiji Architecture-Dr. Condor and Four disciples-" has been added. At the back of the left, you can see the stairs of the Kanonkan, which is only exhibited in the Tokyo venue. It is a valuable material that was cut out when the Kanonkan was dismantled and stored at the University of Tokyo.

It looks like gallery space. Various materials are arranged mainly in circular display cases. A large model is installed on the central exhibition stand, and a commentary panel is installed on the surrounding wall.

In Chapter 2, "Fighting with Historicalism," a real drawing of the graduation design of the Institute of Technology (the predecessor of the Department of Architecture, the University of Tokyo) is displayed (it was a copy at other venues). Although it is difficult to understand in the photo, it is placed in a white display case. This is a valuable item, and exhibits will be replaced every fixed period of time.

This is the section of Chapter 4 "Toward a New Era" newly added at the Tokyo venue. Introducing new technologies that have emerged in search of height and space. Drawings and photographs of buildings that decorate the times, such as the Tokyo Tower, Kasumigaseki Building, and the National Yoyogi Stadium, are on display.

This is a drawing of the three-dimensional truss part of the large roof of the Expo and Festival Plaza. For the three-dimensional truss, structural models are also on display.

In the Loft Space, video of post-war construction work records is shown. You can see valuable images of Tokyo Cathedral, Expo Festival Plaza, and Kasumigaseki Building, so be sure to take this opportunity. In addition, a screening with commentary linked to this document will also be held. Please refer to the following page.

At the venue, "Exhibition Catalog" is distributed free of charge. The "Exhibition Catalog" (list price: 1,000 yen) is not sold at the venue. Please contact the museum or purchase it at Nanyodo, a bookstore specializing in architecture in Kanda.

The exhibition will be held until July 31st. This is the last tour destination in Tokyo. Don't miss it.