Shinya Kaneko

SPATIAL CHARACTERISTIC OF REFURBISHED TRADITIONAL JAPANESE TIMBER HOUSES FOCUSING ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF WALLS AND CEILINGS

This research analysed examples of refurbished traditional Japanese timber houses according to the level of transformations made to spatial components that changes to walls and ceilings before and after refurbishing. Firstly wall composition patterns were classified into six categories according to format changes and wall changes. Secondly ceiling composition patterns were divided into categories according to

SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE IN REFURBISHED TRADITIONAL TIMBER HOUSES OF JAPAN FOCUSING ON THE RELATIONSHIP TO THE ADJACENT ROOMS

This study aims to clarify the characteristics of the main entrance in refurbished traditional timber houses of Japan dealing with the spatial similarity and the interrelationship between the main entrance and the adjacent rooms. Firstly, five types of shapes are classified analyzing the arrangement of the main entrance area and the adjacent rooms. Secondly, the expression of beams of each space is categorized according to the configuration between the ceiling height and the frameworks. Thirdly, the spatial similarity is disclosed due to finishing of interior fixtures. In conclusion, several types of the characteristics of the main entrance are pointed out.

FRAMEWORK EXPRESSION OF MAIN ROOM IN REFURBISHED TRADITIONAL JAPANESE TIMBER HOUSES

The aim of this study is to clarify characteristics of refurbished traditional Japanese timber houses, focusing on compositions of frameworks in main rooms after refurbishing. Firstly, shapes of main rooms are analyzed according to three levels of composition; wall, horizontal ceiling and the adjoining relationship to sub-structure, and partitions in main rooms are analyzed too. Secondly, characteristics of frameworks are analyzed with regard to shapes of timber and arrangements of beams. In conclusion, several types of expression in framework arrangement in main rooms are pointed out, and their characteristics are clarified such as the contrast between framework and shape of main room.