Building: Higashimatsuyama crematorium
東松山斎場
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2-8-32 matsuyama-cho, higashimatsuyama-shi, saitama
Higashimatsuyama Crematorium, completed in 1982, stands as a notable example of Japanese funeral architecture from the early 1980s. Designed by architect Iwao Tsuchiya of Tsuchiya Iwao Architectural Design Office, this ceremonial facility serves the Higashimatsuyama community in Saitama Prefecture. Located at Matsuyama-cho, the building functions as both a crematorium and ceremony hall, reflecting the practical and symbolic requirements of traditional Japanese funeral practices. The structure represents the architectural approach to memorial spaces during this formative period of modern Japanese design, balancing functional necessities with respectful aesthetics appropriate to its solemn purpose.
Higashimatsuyama Crematorium, completed in 1982, stands as a notable example of Japanese funeral architecture from the early 1980s. Designed by architect Iwao Tsuchiya of Tsuchiya Iwao Architectural Design Office, this ceremonial facility serves the Higashimatsuyama community in Saitama Prefecture.
...Higashimatsuyama Crematorium, completed in 1982, stands as a notable example of Japanese funeral architecture from the early 1980s. Designed by architect Iwao Tsuchiya of Tsuchiya Iwao Architectural Design Office, this ceremonial facility serves the Higashimatsuyama community in Saitama Prefecture. Located at Matsuyama-cho, the building functions as both a crematorium and ceremony hall, reflecting the practical and symbolic requirements of traditional Japanese funeral practices. The structure represents the architectural approach to memorial spaces during this formative period of modern Japanese design, balancing functional necessities with respectful aesthetics appropriate to its solemn purpose.