Building: Takehara townscape preservation center
竹原市町並み保存センター
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3,894-1 takehara-cho, takehara city, hiroshima prefecture
The Takehara Town Streetscape Preservation Center, completed in 1982, stands as a notable example of adaptive architecture in Hiroshima Prefecture. Designed by Mizutani Eisuke and the Urban Planning and Design Research Institute, this facility seamlessly integrates educational, exhibition, and workshop functions within its structure. Originally serving industrial purposes as a factory and warehouse, the building demonstrates thoughtful conversion principles while respecting the historical character of Takehara's preserved townscape. Its design reflects the early 1980s approach to cultural heritage conservation, balancing modern utility with respect for traditional architectural context.
The Takehara Town Streetscape Preservation Center, completed in 1982, stands as a notable example of adaptive architecture in Hiroshima Prefecture. Designed by Mizutani Eisuke and the Urban Planning and Design Research Institute, this facility seamlessly integrates educational, exhibition, and works
...The Takehara Town Streetscape Preservation Center, completed in 1982, stands as a notable example of adaptive architecture in Hiroshima Prefecture. Designed by Mizutani Eisuke and the Urban Planning and Design Research Institute, this facility seamlessly integrates educational, exhibition, and workshop functions within its structure. Originally serving industrial purposes as a factory and warehouse, the building demonstrates thoughtful conversion principles while respecting the historical character of Takehara's preserved townscape. Its design reflects the early 1980s approach to cultural heritage conservation, balancing modern utility with respect for traditional architectural context.