History of Modern Architecture in Name Materials
Venue National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Architecture (4-16-15 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Exhibition Period: May 14 (Sat) to July 31 (Sun), 2016
Open from 10:00 to 16:30 Open during the exhibition
Admission free (If you enter from the former Iwasaki House Garden, a garden viewing fee of 400 yen will be charged.
In addition, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, only admission from Iwasaki House Garden is available.)
Organizer Agency for Cultural Affairs
Co-sponsored by Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Cooperation: Obayashi Gumi Co., Ltd., Kashima Construction Co., Ltd., Shimizu Corporation, Taisei Construction Co., Ltd.,
Takenaka Corporation, Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association
Access
Address 4-6-15 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8553 Japan
Nearest station: 3 minutes walk from Yushima Station Chiyoda Line / 10 minutes walk from Uenohirokoji Station on Ginza Line /
A 10-minute walk from Ueno-Okachimachi Station on the Oedo Line, and a 15-minute walk from Okachimachi Station on the Yamanote Line
※If you are visiting a group of more than 20 people,
Please contact the venue in advance.
※There is no parking lot at the venue. Use of public institutions
You can get it or use nearby coin parking etc.
Please.
[Inquiry for the venue]
National Museum of Modern and Modern Architecture
TEL 03-3812-3401 FAX 03-3812-3407
Tokyo Station under construction (Obayashi Gumizo)
When it comes to modern architecture, we tend to be attracted by the activities of architects and the changes in various styles and expressions, but various technologies supported them. What kind of change did innovations in materials, structures, and construction methods bring to architecture? Architect Shoya Uchida and architectural historian Terunobu Fujimori will be invited to talk about modern architecture from the perspective of manufacturing.
Date and time Sunday, June 12, 2016 13:30 to 15:30
Instructor Yoshichika Uchida (Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo)
Terunobu Fujimori (Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo)
Venue Yayoi Auditorium, The University of Tokyo (1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
http://www.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/yayoi/map.html
Capacity First 300 people on the day (no application required, participation fee free)
Many modern buildings in the Tokyo office district (Marunouchi / Nihonbashi) have been rebuilt due to its good location. Among them, there are office buildings that are recognized for the splendor and historical value of the design, and have been cherished until today after preservation and restoration work. The two representative works will be explained by the construction staff of the construction company.
Date and time Saturday, May 21, 2016 13:30 to 16:30
Visit Meijiya Kyobashi Building (Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, lecture and exterior tour)
Meiji Seimeikan (Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, only open area)
Reservations by Saturday, April 30
※The meeting place and time will be announced in the notice of participation decision.
The development of building technology continues to flourish in modern times, supporting our lives, but it is difficult to notice how useful it is. Therefore, we will guide you through a guided tour of the facilities of the Technical Research Institute, which is conducting cutting-edge research among the construction companies. We also offer courses for junior and senior high school students, so please use them for free research during summer vacation.
Date and time July 26, 2016 (Tuesday) (1) for junior and senior high school students 10:30 to 12:00 (2) for general public 13:30 to 15:00
Visit Shimizu Corporation Technical Research Institute (3-4-17 Eshinakajima, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Capacity: 30 people each time (free participation fee, lottery if there are many applicants)
Reservations by Tuesday, July 5
※The meeting place and time will be announced in the notice of participation decision.
※Please refrain from attending those who work at construction companies or design offices.
Tour How to Reserve
Please fill in the following items on the web mail or round-trip postcard and apply.
・Click here for webmail
1. Over the masterpieces of modern architecture: the present day of preservation and utilization
・Round-trip postcard (up to 1 person per postcard)
[Reverse for Outgoing Communication]
① Event Name 2 Name of participant (furigana) 3 Postal code and address 4 Phone number
※For tour 2, please specify (1) for junior and senior high school students (2) for the general public.
[Reply surface]
・Enter the applicant's postal code, address, and name on the address.
・The back is not filled in.
[Application]
〒651-0056 Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Modern Architecture Exhibition Event Section 7-5-1 Kumauchi-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
In building materials, construction videos can be said to be very important materials for conveying architectural culture. At the screening, you will be able to watch the valuable images of the construction of the Tokyo Cathedral Santa Maria Maggiore (completed in 1964), the Kasumigaseki Building (completed in 1968), and the Japan World Exposition Festival Plaza (completed in 1970), and invite guests to participate in the project to talk.
< Screening 1>
World Expo Festival Plaza Construction Record (produced in 1970)
Date and time Saturday, June 18, 2016 14:00 to 16:00
Venue National Museum of Modern Architecture
Performed by E Kawaguchi (Ei Kawaguchi Structure Design Office)
Capacity: 30
No application for How to Reserve, etc. No participation fee
< Screening 2>
Tokyo Cathedral Construction Record (Produced in 1965)
Catholic Univ. of Tokyo Cathedral Major Renovation (Produced in 2007)
Date and time Saturday, June 25, 2016 14:00 to 16:00
Venue National Museum of Modern Architecture
Appearance: Koei Shoji (Kenzo Tange + Chief Urban Architect)
Capacity: 30
No application for How to Reserve, etc. No participation fee
< Screening 3>
Construction of the Tokyo Underground Railway, etc. (Produced in 1927)
Date and time Saturday, July 2, 2016 14:00 to 16:00
Venue National Museum of Modern Architecture
Appearance Akihisa Masuda (Photographer, Akihisa Masuda Photography Office)
Capacity: 30
No application for How to Reserve, etc. No participation fee
< Screening 4>
Super-high-rise Kasumigaseki Building - Kasumigaseki Super-high-rise Building (1968)
Date and time Saturday, July 9, 2016 14:00 to 16:00
Venue National Museum of Modern Architecture
Performed by Takekuni Ikeda (former President and CEO of Nihonsekkei)
Capacity: 30
No application for How to Reserve, etc. No participation fee
※Please note that during the screening, you will not be able to see the loft space exhibition.
※Lectures, tours, screening themes, and performers are subject to change.
