Japanese architecture is closer to nature than the western architecture.

1. Biya Hirpo
Nagoya Institute of Technology

2. Which one is Japanese?
A
B

3. Japanese architecture is closer
to nature than the western
architecture

4. Intimacy with nature
Nagamachi District , Samurai Residence , Ishikawa

5. Relation between garden and architecture
katsura imperial villa, Kyoto Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Germany

6. Simplicity and denial of ornamentation
Gion Shirikawa District, Kyoto

7. Perception through five senses
• Seeing
• Smelling
• Hearing
• Tasting
• Touching

8. Handling of water
Alhambra , SpainWhere is this?

9. Landscaping technique
Schloss Nymphenburg, GermanyIsui-en Garden, Nara

10. o Wabi-sabi
Wisdom in natural simplicity
• Asymmetry and roughness
• Simplicity and economy
• Intimacy with nature
o Abundant nature
Nachi Waterfall (Nachi-no-tak)
Why close to nature ?