Speaking of Europe, the image of stone architecture is strong, but excellent wooden architecture and its technology are left in various places. In the northern part of West Europe, France and Germany are representative, and Belgium is where the characteristics of both coexist.
In this exhibition, we will introduce a wide range of European wooden architecture and techniques through drawings, models, tools, and videos, focusing on architecture in the Walloon region in southern Belgium, as well as commentary on neighboring areas.
Overview
Exhibition PeriodMarch 29 (Tuesday) - May 15 (Sunday), 2011
Opening hours9:30-16:30 (entry until 16:00)
ClosedMonday (or the next day if it is a national holiday)
AdmissionGeneral 300 yen, large and high school students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen, various discounts available
VenueTakenaka Carpentry Tools Museum basement multi-purpose room
OrganizerTakenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Museum of Art and Crafts, Kyoto Institute of Technology
SupportWallon Cultural Properties Organization (IPW), Wallon Brussels International (WBI), ICOMOS Wallon Brussels,
French Community, Belgian Embassy
CooperationBelgium Tourism Authority Wallon Brussels, Belgium-Flanders Government Tourism Authority

※The Kyoto Institute of Technology Art and Crafts Museum will be held from May 23 (Mon) to August 11 (Thu), 2011.
※The session is subject to change.

Commemorative Event
Seminar

The Walloon district in southern Belgium is a rare area in West Europe where traditional wooden architecture remains. The area is mainly French carpenter technology, but Germany's influence is also seen. Here, I would like to introduce the wooden technology of France-Germany, Belgium, and compare them with wooden technology to explore the differences and commonality of ideas that make use of the nature of Japanese and European trees.

TitleSkills of European carpenters
−About the wooden structure of Belgium, France and Germany−
Date and timeSaturday, May 7, 2011 13:30 to 15:00
VenueKobe City Education Center
Capacity80 people (free participation, pre-registration required)
※In the case of a large number of applicants, lottery
Instructor

David Ubrecht (Fellow, Belgian Art Heritage Society)

Marcelo Nishiyama (Principal Researcher, the museum) ※Instructor has changed.

Reservations byFriday, April 22, 2011
How to ReserveApply from the homepage and apply by round-trip postcard
CapacityThe seminar also serves as Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum's "Technique and Mind" seminar.

A separate Admission is required to see the exhibition "Bergi-Tree Craftsmanship".

Commemorative Event
Demonstration and hands-on classes		We will demonstrate the work of a carpenter in Europe that is rarely seen in Japan. You can experience the carpentry tools of Europe that are different from Japan directly. I think that you can enjoy it especially for those with children, so please take this opportunity to join us.
Title
TitleSkills of European carpenters ※It has been canceled.
Date and timeScheduled for mid-April 2011
TitleSkills of Belgian carpenters ※It has been canceled.
Date and timeMay 3 (Tue) to 8 (Sun), 2011 13:30 to 15:00
VenueTakenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Special Venue
CapacityAppropriate (free participation fee, no application required, Admission required separately)
InstructorSep Guyens (Carpenter)

※The date and time of the event are subject to change.

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【Notice of change and cancellation of commemorative event】

Due to the influence of Great East Japan Earthquake, the following events have been changed since the Belgian carpenter Instructor was postponed to travel to Japan. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

■ Seminar "The Techniques of European Carpenters - About the wooden structure of France-Germany, Belgium-"
Instructor has changed.
(before change) David Ubrect → (After the change) Nishiyama Marsero (Principal Researcher, the museum)

■ All demonstrations and hands-on classes have been cancelled.
※During Golden Week, we will carry out a plane cutting experience (for the general public and children).
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