The first post in what I hope to be a series from my recent trip to Japan.
I hope for this series to be available as a guide to a few places to visit and a few things to do! (though it is very far from a complete list!)
First I would like to share with you my visit to the Kyoto Garden of Fine Arts, by the master of concrete, Tadao Ando.
Personally, Ando’s work has been an amazing influence, such refined works from a man who had previously worked as a truck driver, a boxer and had no formal training.
You will more often than not hear Ando recognised for his use of concrete, a work of fine craftsmanship.
The Garden of Fine Art situated North of Japan’s traditional capital Kyoto and not far from the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens, is an ‘open air gallery.’ Though perhaps the words ‘garden’ and even ‘gallery’ are open to interpretation?
The garden’s classical works have been recreated on large weatherproof ceramic plates in a modern concrete ‘garden.’
Though the real interest for me was held in the minimalist concrete walkways and walls rather than the works themselves.
The garden, completed in 1990 uses modern materials of concrete and glass yet holds traditional works of art, and also responds to the serenity of a traditional Japanese garden. Two concrete ramps intertwine their way down into the lower parts of the garden, taking the visitor on a journey through large concrete volumes that serve as separating the space, creating voids whilst also serving as a surface for the works themselves.
Another main feature of the garden is the horizontal and vertical walls and pools of water that flow from the top most level down through the garden whilst the constant sound of falling water serves as soft background ambience.
The Main Entrance (and you can just see Monet’s water lillies under the surface.)
Window looking outside the garden
There are many water features that run horizontally, vertically, horizontally again like a maze through the garden, and also add a gentle background noise when walking through.
An intersection of elements that span through the entire building. (and a hint of the works contained.)
And a Detail of the same intersection.
In, looking out, this shot also shows the looping path that winds its way down to the bottom of the open garden.
Another shot of the ramp continuing down, you can see the element that goes through the wall (top right, and center)
A shot of the different levels and voids.
Openings revealing the works on the wall behind them.
Abrupt intersection and viewing point.
And Looking back, a good demonstration of the shear volumes dividing the space.
Another shot of the horizontal water and the path. Also hints of the botanical gardens behind.
Some photos of the recreated works themselves.
Garden of Fine Arts (Kyoto Fruits Toban Meiga no Niwa)
Shimogamo Hangicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0823. Tel. 075-724-2188
Hrs. 9:00-17:00 (enter by 16:30). Closed Dec. 28- Jan 4.
100 yen (50 yen in case of combination ticket with Kyoto Botanical Garden)
The fastest way to get here from Kyoto Station or Hankyu Karasuma is to take the subway to Kitayama Station.
Hmm is anyone else encountering problems with the pictures on this blog loading?
I’m trying to figure out if its a problem on my end
or if it’s the blog. Any responses would be greatly
appreciated.
I’m not sure whyexactly why but this blogsiteweb sitewebsiteweblog is loading extremelyincrediblyvery slow for me. Is anyone else having this issueproblem or is it a problemissue on my end? I’ll check back laterlater on and see if the problem still exists.
When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get
several e-mails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove people from that service?
Many thanks!
Wow, that’s what I was searching for, what a information! existing here at this website, thanks admin of this web page.
Good day! I could have sworn I’ve been to this site before
but after browsing through some of the post I realized it’s new to
me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back often!
You actually make it appear really easy along with your presentation but I
find this matter to be really one thing that I feel I’d never
understand. It seems too complex and extremely broad for me.
I’m having a look ahead in your next submit, I’ll try to get the cling
of it!
Everyone loves it when folks get together and share thoughts.
Great blog, continue the good work!
May I just say what a comfort to uncover somebody who truly understands
what they are talking about over the internet.
You certainly realize how to bring an issue to light and make it important.
More people need to read this and understand this side of the story.
It’s surprising you aren’t more popular because you certainly have the
gift.
Hi! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You have done a marvellous job!
very handful of websites that take place to become detailed below, from our point of view are undoubtedly properly really worth checking out
We stumbled over here different website and thought I might check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to going over your web page for a second time.
I’m not sure why but this web site is loading incredibly slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a issue on my end? I’ll check back later and see if the problem still exists.
Every once inside a although we select blogs that we read. Listed beneath would be the most recent sites that we pick out.
Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to figure out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you make this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz reply as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like to know where u got this from. thank you
This design is spectacular! You certainly know how to keep a reader amused. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Excellent job. I really loved what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!
I’m truly enjoying the design and layout of your blog. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more pleasant for me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? Outstanding work!
My brother recommended I might like this website. He was totally right.
This post actually made my day. You can not imagine simply
how much time I had spent for this info!
Thanks!
Wonderful story, reckoned we could combine several unrelated data, nonetheless genuinely really worth taking a look, whoa did 1 study about Mid East has got a lot more problerms as well.
Hey there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m looking to start my own blog soon but I’m having a tough time choosing between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S Apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!
hi!,I love your writing so much! proportion we communicate extra approximately your
article on AOL? I need an expert on this area to resolve my problem.
May be that is you! Having a look ahead to peer you.
very couple of web sites that happen to become in depth below, from our point of view are undoubtedly properly really worth checking out
Greetings from Colorado! I’m bored at work so I decided to check out your website on my iphone during lunch break. I really like the knowledge you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home. I’m shocked at how fast your blog loaded on my phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyhow, fantastic blog!
Hi I am so thrilled I found your blog, I really found you by mistake, while I was researching on Yahoo for something else, Anyhow I am here now and would just like to say thanks a lot for a remarkable post and a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to read through it all at the moment but I have book-marked it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read much more, Please do keep up the awesome job.
Here is a superb Blog You might Obtain Interesting that we Encourage You
although internet sites we backlink to below are considerably not associated to ours, we really feel they may be really really worth a go by means of, so possess a look
Thanks for the marvelous posting! I seriously enjoyed reading it, you will be a great author.I will always bookmark your blog and will come back very soon. I want to encourage one to continue your great work, have a nice afternoon!
Every after inside a even though we decide on blogs that we study. Listed beneath would be the newest web sites that we select
I couldn’tcould not resistrefrain from commenting. Very wellPerfectlyWellExceptionally well written!
Because the admin of this website is working, no
hesitation very rapidly it will be well-known, due to its quality contents.
Here is an excellent Blog You may Discover Fascinating that we Encourage You
Hi! I’ve been following your site for a long time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Lubbock Tx! Just wanted to say keep up the excellent job!
This is a topic that isthat’swhich is close tonear to my heart… CheersMany thanksBest wishesTake careThank you! WhereExactly where are your contact details though?
An impressive share! I have just forwarded
this onto a co-worker who has been conducting a little research on this.
And he in fact bought me lunch because I found
it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the
meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending the time to discuss this subject here on your internet site.
Thank you, I’ve recently been searching for information about this topic for a long
time and yours is the greatest I’ve found out so far. But, what about the conclusion? Are
you positive concerning the supply?
Its like yousuch as you readlearn my mindthoughts! You seemappear to understandto knowto grasp so mucha lot approximatelyabout this, like yousuch as you wrote the booke-bookguideebooke book in it or something. I thinkI feelI believe that youthat you simplythat you just couldcan do with somea few p.c.percent to forcepressuredrivepower the message househome a bita little bit, howeverbut other thaninstead of that, this isthat is greatwonderfulfantasticmagnificentexcellent blog. A greatAn excellentA fantastic read. I’llI will definitelycertainly be back.
A personSomeoneSomebody necessarilyessentially lend a handhelpassist to make seriouslycriticallysignificantlyseverely articlesposts I wouldI mightI’d state. This isThat is the firstvery first time I frequented your web pagewebsite page and to this pointso farthus farup to now? I amazedsurprised with the researchanalysis you made to createmake this actualthis particular postsubmitpublishput up incredibleamazingextraordinary. GreatWonderfulFantasticMagnificentExcellent taskprocessactivityjob!
Today, I went to the beachbeachfrontbeach front with my kidschildren. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She putplaced the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completelyentirelytotally off topic but I had to tell someone!
the time to study or check out the material or internet sites we’ve linked to beneath the
HelloGood dayHeyHey thereHowdyHi thereHello thereHi! I could have sworn I’ve been to this siteblogwebsite before but after readingbrowsingchecking through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. AnywaysNonethelessAnyhow, I’m definitely gladhappydelighted I found it and I’ll be bookmarkingbook-marking and checking back oftenfrequently!
Every once inside a while we pick blogs that we read. Listed below would be the most recent sites that we opt for
And that is an funding danger value taking.
always a huge fan of linking to bloggers that I adore but do not get lots of link enjoy from
Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message home a bit, but other than that, this is wonderful blog. An excellent read. I will certainly be back.
GreatWonderfulFantasticMagnificentExcellent beat ! I wish towould like to apprentice at the same time aswhilsteven aswhile you amend your siteweb sitewebsite, how cancould i subscribe for a blogweblog siteweb sitewebsite? The account aidedhelped me a appropriateapplicableacceptable deal. I werehave beenhad been tinya little bit familiaracquainted of this your broadcast providedoffered brightshinybrilliantvibrantvivid transparentclear conceptidea
What’s up everyone, it’s my first go to see at
this site, and article is truly fruitful in favor of me, keep up posting these content.
A monetary advisor is your planning associate.
Hi all, here every person is sharing these kinds of know-how,
thus it’s good to read this blog, and I used to
visit this website daily.
HiHello there, I foundI discovered your blogwebsiteweb sitesite by means ofviaby the use ofby way of Google at the same time aswhilsteven aswhile searching forlooking for a similarcomparablerelated topicmattersubject, your siteweb sitewebsite got herecame up, it looksappearsseemsseems to beappears to be like goodgreat. I haveI’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hi, I do think this is a great web site.
I stumbledupon it ;) I may come back once again since i have book marked it.
Money and freedom is the greatest way to change,
may you be rich and continue to guide other people.