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Skilled and Advanced Wooden Architecture

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Skilled and Advanced Wooden Architecture

Wednesday 13 – Sunday 24 March 2019

 

 

 

For Takenaka Corporation – which is engaged in a wide variety of design and construction projects, from traditional buildings to offices and houses – "the craft of carpentry" is the foundation of its 400-year history.

 

Wood crafting techniques and tools have been handed down for generations in Japan, where wooden buildings and parts hold deep meaning. It is often thought that technology will soon supersede human labour. However, there are many metaphysical concepts that machines can’t learn. Carpenters have advanced techniques and knowledge about traditional buildings, wooden design and construction, while the younger generation has experience and knowledge concerning robots, advanced fabrication technology and the virtual world. Takenaka Corporation, as Japan's leading design and construction company, seeks to create a dawn of new building techniques by joining these two generations.

 

In this workshop, we will study the domains of both the traditional and cutting edge (through lectures and model creation, as well as practical wood manufacturing workshops), with the cooperation of the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, and visit real-life examples of traditional architecture (the Tōdai-ji Temple, the Hōryū-ji temple, and others). After gaining a good understanding of historical values, we will design and construct small wooden pavilions, while considering how new technologies can support and make use of traditional architectural culture. Through this workshop, we will learn the importance of not only the ‘form’ of traditional wooden buildings, but also their structural ingenuity, systems of measurement, rituals and ceremonies, the value of ornamentation, and more.

 

Prominent Features of the workshop/ skills developed

 

Through this workshop, participants will learn about Japanese wooden traditional buildings, from history to realization, understanding through lectures and hands-on workshops. In addition, skills on how to structurally analyze complex structures through specific software will be developed as well as how to move from model to realization thanks to introduction to traditional and advanced machinery. Practical hands-on skills will be part of the learning process as the last part of the visiting school foresees design, assembly and construction of the pavilion.

 

Applications

1) You can make an application by completing the online application found under ‘Links and Downloads’ on the AA Visiting School page. If you are not able to make an online application, email  visitingschool@aaschool.ac.uk for instructions to pay by bank transfer.

 

2) Once you complete the online application and make a full payment, you are registered to the programme. A CV or a portfolio is not required.

 

The deadline for applications is 27 February 2019

 

All participants travelling from abroad are responsible for securing any visa required, and are advised to contact their home embassy early. After payment of fees, the AA School can provide a letter confirming participation in the workshop.

 

Location

 

Takenaka Carpentry Museum

7-5-1 Kumochi-cho,Chuo-ku, Kobe 651-0056,Japan

TEL: 078-242-0216/FAX 078-241-4713

 

Takenaka Corporation Osaka Head Office

4-1-13 Hommachi,Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-0053 Japan

 

Fees

The AA Visiting School requires a fee of £700 per participant, which includes a £60 Visiting membership fee.

 

Fees do not include flights or accommodation, but accommodation options can be advised. Students need to bring their own laptops, digital equipment and model making tools. Please ensure this equipment is covered by your own insurance as the AA takes no responsibility for items lost or stolen at the workshop.

 

Eligibility

 

The workshop is open to current architecture and design students, phd candidates and young professionals. Software Requirements: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino (latest release),Grasshopper and plugins. A Basic knowledge of Grasshopper is required.

 

Sponsors

 

Takenaka Corporation

Takenaka Carpentary Tools Museum

 

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Skilled and Advanced Wooden Architecture

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