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Shoin-zukuri
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Shoin-zukuri is a style of Japanese architecture developed in the Muromachi, Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods that forms the basis of today's traditional-style Japanese houses. Characteristics of the s
Ginkakuji Togudo M1992
Ginkakuji Togudo M1992
Shokin tei
Shokin tei
Tokonoma with scroll, and tsuke-shoin, a writing desk with a view, which gave this style its name; this later became purely decorative, being used to
Tokonoma with scroll, and tsuke-shoin, a writing desk with a view, which gave this style its name; this later became purely decorative, being used to display impressive writing utensils
The shiro-shoin at Nishi Hongan-ji
The shiro-shoin at Nishi Hongan-ji
Sukiya-zukuri
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Sukiya-zukuri is one type of Japanese residential architectural style. Suki means refined, well cultivated taste and delight in elegant pursuits, and refers to enjoyment of the exquisitely performed t
Shoin-zukuri
…beginning of the Edo period, the features of the shoin and teahouse styles began to blend. The result was an informal version of the shoin style called sukiya-zukuri (数寄屋造). The sukiya-zukuri style has a characteristic decorative alcove and shelf, and utilizes woods such as cedar, pine, hemlock, bamboo, and cypress…
Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, an early example of sukiya style. Note that the right-hand building is older than the left-hand one, and more similar t
Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, an early example of sukiya style. Note that the right-hand building is older than the left-hand one, and more similar to the older shoin style.
On the right, three grooves, three panels. The maira-do are open, and the single shōji panel closed; half of the area is still filled with the maira-d
On the right, three grooves, three panels. The maira-do are open, and the single shōji panel closed; half of the area is still filled with the maira-do. The building to the left is newer; its outer groove runs outside the pillars. The shutters are packed away in the to-bukuro in the corner, and the shōji in the inner two grooves run uninterrupted.
From the inside, light levels are lower. The reflective gold paint used extensively in Shoin style buildings helps compensate.
From the inside, light levels are lower. The reflective gold paint used extensively in Shoin style buildings helps compensate.
The corner of this temple has two to-bukuro cupboards, which the doors can slide into without having to be lifted and carried away.
The corner of this temple has two to-bukuro cupboards, which the doors can slide into without having to be lifted and carried away.