The project was a reconstruction of the 140 years old reception hall, which was one of the facilities of the Buddhist temple Kouunji. The old reception hall had been loved by the local community for a long period; however, due to its severe damage over the years, it needed to go through reconstruction. The architect solved these issues by updating and harmonizing, also devising some systems to pass on the memory of local community to the next generation. As a result, not only did the new reception hall achieve a sense of nostalgia but also a presence in the historical context.
Hiroaki Iwasa is a holistic architect with a 30-year career designing a variety of projects, from architecture to products to landscapes. He founded HIROAKI IWASA ARCHITECTS WORKSHOP in Tokyo, where he is the chief architect and holds the qualification of a first-class architect. In various projects, he grasps the situation from multiple perspectives and deep insight, approaches the issues honestly from the essential point of view, He has designed and realized rich environments that awaken the five human senses and satisfy a sense of well-being within landscapes, historical and cultural backgrounds. His various works, which emphasize the five human senses, have been realized in Japan and overseas, and have been praised in many fields and received numerous awards.
Hiroaki Iwasa is a holistic architect with a 30-year career designing a variety of projects, from architecture to products to landscapes. He founded HIROAKI IWASA ARCHITECTS WORKSHOP in Tokyo, where he is the chief architect and holds the qualification of a first-class architect. In various projects, he grasps the situation from multiple perspectives and deep insight, approaches the issues honestly from the essential point of view, He has designed and realized rich environments that awaken the five human senses and satisfy a sense of well-being within landscapes, historical and cultural backgrounds. His various works, which emphasize the five human senses, have been realized in Japan and overseas, and have been praised in many fields and received numerous awards.