The Gatehouse of the Shogun's Senior Councillor: Building Design and Status Symbolism in Japanese Architecture of the Late Edo Period

1988 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 397-410
Author(s):  
William H. Coaldrake
Keyword(s):  
Social Order ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
High Rank ◽  
Japanese History ◽  
Edo Period ◽  
Architectural Style ◽  
Precise Meaning ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Japanese Architecture

Gateways, or mon, have served as powerful symbols of authority throughout Japanese history. In particular the stately mon built for the Edo city residences of the regional lords expressed the dignity of high rank in the Tokugawa political and social order, but unlike their earlier counterparts in temples and palaces, they have been neglected as a subject for scholarly study. These gateways, virtually the only surviving examples of secular buildings from the great castle-city of Edo, clarify our understanding of the use of architectural style as a symbol of status in the period of Tokugawa rule (1603-1867). The Rōjūmon, or "Gatehouse of the Senior Councillor," is one of three well-preserved gatehouses dating from the last century of warrior government in Japan. Analysis of the structure of the building reveals the design principles upon which it was based and details of building practices at the time. The technical and stylistic features of the gatehouse are interpreted in the light of Tokugawa government laws and pictorial records to establish the importance of mon architecture as a status symbol in general terms and the precise meaning of this building as an example of the gatehouse type.

scholarly journals Passivhaus

Encyclopedia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Alejandro Moreno-Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Building Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Design Criteria ◽  
Basic Design ◽  
Passive House ◽  
Low Energy Buildings

Passivhaus or Passive House buildings are low-energy buildings in which the design is driven by quality and comfort, hence achieving acceptable levels of comfort through post-heating or post-cooling of fresh air. Additionally, Passivhaus building design follows the Passivhaus design criteria, as described in the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). This article aims to introduce the Passivhaus background, development, and basic design principles. Finally, it also presents a brief description of the performance of Passivhaus buildings.

Knowledge management for library building design

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 2-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhixian Yi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – In the digital age, constant changes in libraries inform contemporary building design. An innovative library building design is a complicated process and can be viewed as a continuous process of the use of tacit and explicit knowledge and innovative tools and approaches. Knowledge management (KM) can bring about the much needed innovation, and transform tacit knowledge to explicit knowledge. For the design of a library to be successful, it is necessary to apply KM to library building design. The purpose of this paper is to look at key change impacts, to explore how to manage knowledge in building design and to identify key design principles. Design/methodology/approach – This paper looks at key change impacts, explores how to manage knowledge in library building design and pinpoints design principles. Findings – This paper finds that KM can be vital to library building design, and it can be used in all stages: to examine the internal and external environments, transform tacit knowledge to explicit knowledge by using portals, and analyze existing and future issues and trends. When effectively used, KM will result in innovative design strategies and also will reduce the time and costs of the building design and plan processes. The main principles of library building design are flexibility, accessibility, safety and security, applicability, adaptability, efficiency, and sustainability. Practical implications – This paper provides a useful overview of how to manage knowledge in library building design and design principles. Originality/value – The views, discussions, and suggestions will be of value to improve the effectiveness of library building design.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PRESEDEN ARSITEKTUR DUNIA TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK BENTUK FASADE BANGUNAN DI KOTA MAKASSAR

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruly Pujantara
Keyword(s):  
Horizontal Plane ◽  
Regional Identity ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Commercial Buildings ◽  
Architectural Style ◽  
Architecture Style ◽  
The Government ◽  
Pattern Scale ◽  
Japanese Architecture ◽  
Modern Era

Pada era modern sekarang ini, fasade dan bentuk bangunan yang berkembang dan di bangun di kota-kota besar Indonesia adalah kebanyakan fasade dan bentuk bangunan modern dan futuristik. Desainnya mempunyai karakteristik tertentu sesuai gaya Arsitektur Eropa, Amerika dan Jepang. Originalitas fasade bangunan dan bentuk bangunan modern di Indonesia juga mengalami adaptasi mengikuti preseden Arsitektur dunia. Preseden Arsitektur ini menjadi sedikit masalah ketika unsur keamanan, kenyamanan menjadi hilang dan menjadi gangguan dalam struktur perencanaan dan perancangan bangunan di Indonesia. Bagaimana adaptasi karakter fasade pada lingkungan, bentuk preseden arsitektur dan akibatnya kepada keseluruhan desain pasca huni , akan menjadi inti bahasan dalam tulisan ini di dasarkan pada tinjauan filosofi, ilmu pengetahuan, rekayasa teknik dan seni. Membaca dan mengidentifikasi karakteristik dari preseden yang menjadi tema dalam sebuah desain dilakukan dengan membandingkan langsung fasade, bentuk, pola geometri, skala, bidang vertikal dan horizontal yang mempengaruhi pola desain dari arsitek bersangkutan. Hasilnya adalah beberapa bangunan komersial di kota Makassar sangat dipengaruhi oleh preseden arsitektural dari luar, langgam kelokalan hilang, sedangkan bangunan pemerintahan walaupun sedikit dipengaruhi preseden arsitektur dari luar namun masih tetap memasukkan langgam arsitektur lokal dan kultur daerah setempat sebagai identitas kedaerahan In this modern era, futuristic buildings form and facade, nowdays, can be seen at big towns in Indonesia. The design has certain characteristic in accordance to eropean, american and japanese architecture style. The originality of it’s facades were changed, adopting  the global  architectural precedents, and sometimes its turn into problems when adopting process ignoring comfortness, safety, and structure. How is the facade characeristic, the form of precedent, and its impact are the essences of this paper. Discussion constructed based on review of philosophy, science, engineering and art. To read and identify the characteristics of precedent were done by comparing directly the facade, shape, geometry pattern, scale, vertical and horizontal plane that affect the pattern of design. From the result: for some commercial buildings in the Makassar city were strongly influenced by the architectural precedent from the outside, the style of its localities was disappearing. For the government buildings, although is slightly influenced  by the architectural precedents from the outside, but its still keeping the local architectural style and culture of the local area as a regional identity.

scholarly journals Rozwój prawa japońskiego od początków państwowości Japonii do rozpoczęcia okresu Edo w 1603 r. Zarys zagadnień

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-142
Author(s):  
Dominik Damian Mielewczyk
Keyword(s):  
Legal System ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
17Th Century ◽  
Japanese History ◽  
Indigenous Culture ◽  
Edo Period ◽  
Legal Thought ◽  
Japanese Law

The development of Japanese law from the origins of Japans’s statehood until the beginning of the Edo period in 1603. An outline of issues The article outlines the most important aspects of the Japanese history and legal system until the beginning of Edo period in 1603. The work emphasizes and discusses the essential historical context and its effects on changing the Japanese legal system. This paper focuses on the specific conditions under which Japanese law was developed and on the influence of Chinese culture on the shaping of Japanese legal thought before the 17th century. The work includes the distinction of the most important legal acts and implemented changes. It is an approach to better understand Japanese law in a historical context and the development of indigenous culture, customs, and beliefs.

scholarly journals Architectural style spreads its wings: New Zealand Architecture in the 1880s

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Christine McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Women Workers ◽  
Architectural History ◽  
Banking Crisis ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Property Market ◽  
Architectural Style ◽  
Economic Depression ◽  
General Business ◽  
Family Distress

The 1880s was a period in New Zealand of economic depression. It caused "unemployment, family distress, ragged children and exploited women workers, general business collapse, a crash in the property market, a ten-year banking crisis, bankruptcies and unstable ministries." But despite this Hodgson identifies this period in New Zealand's architectural history as one when: "Architectural style ... started to spread its wings and this period contains some fine examples of building design which was definitely out of the mainstream."

A Philosophical Critique of Nationalism

2003 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Zeenath Kausar
Keyword(s):  
Political Philosophy ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Philosophical Critique ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Philosophy Of Self

In this paper, I explore Iqbal’s views on nationalism, not only in the context of the Indian subcontinent but also in general terms as well. I contend that Iqbal’s political philosophy is mainly inspired by the Islamic concept of tawhid. His profound reflections on the unity of life, the unity of the Islamic ummah, and the unity of humanity based upon the concept of tawhid strike the root of secularism and nationalism. His philosophy of “self” (khudi) and his conception of the Islamic social order also are discussed briefly in order to elucidate some of his views on humanity and the Islamic mission, which stand in complete contradiction to nationalism.

Discussion on the Design Method for the Low Carbon Energy Saving Building

2014 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 831-835
Author(s):  
Wei Dong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Environment Problem ◽  
Low Carbon Energy

<p class="p0">Under the background of the world's environment problem increasingly prominent, to develop the low carbon energy saving construction technology is particularly important. In this paper, the current low carbon energy saving building design principles and strategies are discussed in this paper, and as an example of the project of Experience Centre of low-carbon ecological park in Sino-Singapore Tianjin ECO-City, the evaluation of the current advantages and disadvantages of low carbon energy saving building design in our country.</p>

scholarly journals GEDUNG PERTUNJUKAN TEATER TAMAN BUDAYA BANJARBARU

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-97
Author(s):  
Bunga Suchie Ariani ◽  
Rudi Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Building Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Suitable Method ◽  
Lighting System ◽  
Functional Elements ◽  
Park Area ◽  
Concept Review ◽  
Functional Support

The development of the Theater in South Kalimantan, especially Banjarbaru continues to grow rapidly. This is not appropriate with the lack of existing facilities and infrastructure makes theatre activities in South Kalimantan not well developed. Therefore in 2019, South Kalimantan Provincial Government together with Banjarmasin Cultural Park will plan the construction of Theatre Performance Building in a New Cultural Park Area which is located in the Governor’s Office Area of South Kalimantan. They want Theater Performance Building with an adequate lighting system and functional support space with directional access. Beside that, they want this Performance Building to become a Landmark in Banjarbaru City with the nuance of South Kalimantan Architecture. Therefore, the suitable method chosen is the Iconic Architectural Method which can be realized with 3 design principles based on a concept review, there are: (a) Traditional Elements, (b) Continuous Rhythm, and (c) Functional Elements. These three elements are realized by analyzing the point of view, circulation, material, color and texture of the interior and exterior in order to produce a good performance building design according to the client's needs.

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