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Building: A SMALL WOODY BRICK HOUSE (ASSEMBLY HALL)

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68-2, aza-machi 67, kesenmachi, rikuzentakata city, iwate prefecture (near naritasan kongoji temple)

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The Small Wooden Blocks House Assembly Hall, completed in 2011, is a distinctive social education facility located in Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. Designed by architect Masao Yahagi of Yahagi Masao Architectural Design Office, this structure exemplifies contemporary Japanese architecture through its innovative use of interlocking wooden elements. The building's unique design philosophy draws inspiration from children's building blocks, creating a functional community space that balances aesthetic appeal with practical purpose. Situated near Naritasan Kongoji Temple, the facility demonstrates how thoughtful architectural design can serve important social functions while contributing meaningfully to the local urban landscape and community identity.

The Small Wooden Blocks House Assembly Hall, completed in 2011, is a distinctive social education facility located in Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. Designed by architect Masao Yahagi of Yahagi Masao Architectural Design Office, this structure exemplifies contemporary Japanese architect

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The Small Wooden Blocks House Assembly Hall, completed in 2011, is a distinctive social education facility located in Kesennuma, Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. Designed by architect Masao Yahagi of Yahagi Masao Architectural Design Office, this structure exemplifies contemporary Japanese architecture through its innovative use of interlocking wooden elements. The building's unique design philosophy draws inspiration from children's building blocks, creating a functional community space that balances aesthetic appeal with practical purpose. Situated near Naritasan Kongoji Temple, the facility demonstrates how thoughtful architectural design can serve important social functions while contributing meaningfully to the local urban landscape and community identity.